Weleda Arnica Massage Oil

Weleda Arnica Massage Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil
Works
What the product description says
“Softens dry skin.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, olea europaea fruit oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~23–34%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~8.3–12.4%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“One of their best-selling treatments, the all-natural formula is derived from a selection of powerful homeopathic, plant-based oils including Sunflower, Olive and anti-ageing extract of Arnica Flower.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~4.7–7%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.3–2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~8.3–12.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~8.3–12.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Parfum~4.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Arnica montana flower extract~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

More about Arnica montana flower extract
Betula alba leaf extract~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Limonene~1.3–2%
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~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

More about Coumarin
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Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Coumarin

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