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“Calendula Nourishing Body Cream”
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: sesamum indicum seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilWater~12–18%
Lanolin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about LanolinGlycerin~2.8–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHydrolyzed beeswax~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl oleate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateKaolin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSilica~1.2–1.8%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Water, Lanolin, Glycerin, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed beeswax, Glyceryl oleate, Kaolin, Silica, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| WeledaCalendula Nourishing Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Cellular Recharge Super Body Cream | Institut EsthedermTAN ENHANCING BODY LOTION | The Body ShopVitamin E Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $9.79 | $39.65+$29.86 | $52.88+$43.09 | $20.00+$10.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Mineral Oil | Myristyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Weleda - Calendula Nourishing Body Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin and sesamum indicum seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Weleda" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 9.79$ up to 18.99$ in the United States and for 20.21A$ in Australia.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
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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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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