The Organic Pharmacy Moisturise Manuka Face Cream
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Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Moisturise Manuka Face 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:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderWater~12–18%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSesamum indicum seed oil~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilGlycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAlcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium lactate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsPropolis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractGlycine soja sterols~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsSalicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitral~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium lactate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Centella asiatica extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Unknown, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Phospholipids, Propolis extract, Glycine soja sterols, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 32 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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