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Topicrem DA Emollient Balm

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.2% - 0.75%Butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 3.2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Topicrem - DA Emollient Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin 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). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba and glyceryl caprylate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and allantoin

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Topicrem DA Emollient Balm 2 x 200ml is a balm that moisturizes and protects all sensitive, very dry and atopic skin of infants, children and adults.Formulated with linseed oil rich in Omega 3 and 6, the balm is anti-itching and anti-irritation, it instantly replenishes and soothes.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cera alba 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

glycerin 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Topicrem DA Emollient Balm 2 x 200ml is a balm that moisturizes and protects all sensitive, very dry and atopic skin of infants, children and adults.Formulated with linseed oil rich in Omega 3 and 6, the balm is anti-itching and anti-irritation, it instantly replenishes and soothes.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-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

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polysorbate 60 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

cera alba 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl isostearate 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-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

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

paraffinum liquidum 6.2% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

glycerin 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Isopropyl isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cera alba, Beeswax, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Hexanediol, Allantoin, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Isohexadecane, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum beeswax +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum cera alba +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride isoleucine	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid urea +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract dimethicone +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: petrolatum panthenol +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum cera alba +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera microcristallina +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: phytosphingosine dimethicone +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: petrolatum	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +2 more Other: petrolatum dimethicone
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Potential Irritants	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? +1 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +8 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 14700 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters Has skin benefit? +6 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? calamine Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more

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