Based on the ingredients included, "The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Blemish Fade Night Lotion ticks this box. Glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Phytosphingosine, ethylhexyl palmitate and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.
Benefits Perfect for oily and blemish-prone skin Helps balance excess oil while keeping oily skin hydrated A bit of overnight TLC to help with the appearance of blemishes Lightweight night lotion helps your skin feel moisturized while absorbing excess oil and sebum Cruelty Free Key Ingredients Enriched with Community Fair Trade tea tree oil from Kenya Tea tree oil is the holy grail for oily and blemished skin, thanks to its naturally purifying talents
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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:
phytosphingosine, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with
the hydration level: phytosphingosine
