Votary VERDEN ARBOREALIST Hand and Body Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A nourishing and hydrating balm with a smooth velvet finish.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6–7.3%
- 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 alcoholVitis vinifera seed oil~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate se~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seButyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–3.5%
- 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 butterGlycerin~2.3–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCoconut alkanes~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesAvena sativa kernel flour~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- 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 oilBeta-carotene~0.65–0.95%
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractXanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Linalyl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCedrus atlantica oil/extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Pinene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Camphor~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terpineol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeranyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Terpinolene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Coconut alkanes, Avena sativa kernel flour, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Xanthan gum, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cedrus atlantica oil/extract, Citronellol, Pinene, Geraniol, Camphor, Terpineol, Limonene, Geranyl acetate, Pogostemon cablin oil, Beta-caryophyllene, Santalol, Citral, Terpinolene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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