Village Naturals Therapy Muscle Relief Lotion For Aches & Pains
Works for
MoisturizingGlyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“Infused with a blend of cooling Menthol, comforting Eucalyptus and moisturizing Shea & Aloe that will ease sore, tired and aching muscles on contract.”
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, propylene 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 4 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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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate se~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- 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 oilParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolMenthol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.5%
- 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 butterAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–1.3%
- 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 juiceEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilIsopropyl myristate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLactic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Caramel~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Menthol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Isopropyl myristate, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Lactic acid, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Caramel
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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.
| Village Naturals TherapyMuscle Relief Lotion For Aches & PainsYOUR PRODUCT | Alba BotanicaAlba coconut Moisturizing Lotion | Pacifica BeautyDreamy Youth Super Peptide Cream | TopicremDERMOVEGETAL Ultra-Nourishing Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | $22.50 | — | $13.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Village Naturals Therapy - Muscle Relief Lotion For Aches & Pains" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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