Weleda Calendula Diaper Rash Cream

Weleda Calendula Diaper Rash Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Lanolin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Skin-friendly lanolin and zinc oxide provide a barrier against dampness.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, sesamum indicum seed 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).

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

LanolinHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans~1.6–2.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~4.7–7%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~3.5–5.3%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~2.2–3.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.3–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Glyceryl linoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.7–7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~3.5–5.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Zinc oxide~3.2–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Cera alba~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Lanolin~1.6–2.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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Glyceryl linoleate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hectorite~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Beta-caryophyllene~0.45–1%
Formula
Citronellol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Geraniol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geranyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Pinene~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pinene
Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Zinc oxide, Cera alba, Lanolin, Glyceryl linoleate, Hectorite, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Parfum, Beta-caryophyllene, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pinene

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Product summary

"Weleda - Calendula Diaper Rash Cream" has a good moisturizing formula.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Weleda" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 13.99$ in the United States.

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