Source Vitál Apothecary Nourishing Body Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Nourishing Body Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cannabis sativa seed oil.
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Use on the neck to improve the appearance of saggy skin or as a facial sleeping mask for those with dry, mature skin”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterButylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCannabis sativa seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilJojoba esters~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPentylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCoco-glucoside~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideRhus verniciflua peel wax~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLaminaria digitata extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractFucus vesiculosus~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Chlorella pyrenoidosa extractPersea gratissima oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcacia senegal gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumRosmarinus officinalis oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilOryza sativa bran wax~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.25–0.4%
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMelaleuca quinquenervia oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Spirulina platensis powder~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Jojoba esters, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Persea gratissima oil, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Oryza sativa bran wax, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Tocopherol, Melaleuca quinquenervia oil, Spirulina platensis powder, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Source Vitál ApothecaryNourishing Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Maya ChiaThe Advanced Response Complex Face | Neck Cream | VENN SkincareVENN Probiotic-Tensive Hydro Firming Body Cream | Augustinus BaderThe Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | $122.95 | $93.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Pitera | Ceramide Ng |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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