this works dry skin rescue

this works dry skin rescue

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil + 12 more
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What the product description says
“For deeply dehydrated or sun-damaged skin, award-winning skin deep dry leg oil and mood-boosting perfect legs body butter will transform legs and areas of the body in need of some TLC.”
Source: thisworks US

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 hyaluronate.

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: cocos nucifera oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~4.9–7.3%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.2–6.2%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~3.6–5.4%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.7–4%
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2.1–3.1%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.75%
Cannabis sativa seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: High~0.2–0.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.2–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.15–0.7%
Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.35–0.85%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.3–0.75%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
24 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 22 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 33 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Rosa damascena absoluteA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Cinnamomum camphora oil—High~0.2–0.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Boswellia carterii resin extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~4.9–7.3%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~2.7–4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Cannabis sativa seed extract—Medium~0.2–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.2–6.2%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.3–0.75%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.3–0.75%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.15–0.7%est.

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Skin deep dry leg oil
Not recognized
Prunus persica kernel oil~25–37%
Formula
Cocos nucifera oil~4.2–6.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.9–7.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~3.6–5.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Oenothera biennis oil~2.7–4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~2.1–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oil
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
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 oil
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Roman
Not recognized
Chamomilla recutita oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Boswellia carterii oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Rosa centifolia
Not recognized
Rosa damascena absolute~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Santalum album oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Polianthes tuberosa (tuberose) absolute
Not recognized
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Cinnamomum camphora oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Limonene~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Butter~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~0.2–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 triglyceride
Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

More about Cetearyl alcohol
Stearic acid~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

More about Stearic acid
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 butter
Glyceryl stearate se~0.15–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Cannabis sativa seed extract~0.2–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Cannabis sativa seed extract
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citronellol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Evernia prunastri extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Boswellia carterii resin extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Pelargonium graveolens oil
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Boswellia carterii oil
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil
Hibiscus abelmoschus seed extract~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Prunus persica kernel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Unknown, Rosa damascena absolute, Santalum album oil, Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geranium maculatum oil, Butter, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate se, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Linalool, Citric acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Evernia prunastri extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Eugenol, Tocopherol, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed extract, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract

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