Weleda

Weleda Edelweiss Aftersun Lotion

Name: Weleda - Edelweiss Aftersun Lotion
Brand: Weleda

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Glycerin + 6 more

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What the product description says

“What it is Weleda Edelweiss Aftersun Lotion provides instant skin refreshment and soothing relief for dehydrated or sunburnt skin.”

Source: Naturisimo

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: betaine, 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 extract, olea europaea fruit oil.

Butyrospermum parkii butter extractKey activeEffect: HighA 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~1.4–2.1%

GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.2%

BetaineKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.4–2.1%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2.1–3.1%

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.6%

Glyceryl caprylateEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–1%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~2.7–4.1%

LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~3.7–5.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2.7–4.1%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~2.1–3.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA 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 radicals3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Alcohol~3.7–5.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.1–3.1%

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

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Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~1.7–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Betaine~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Urtica urens flower/leaf

Not recognized

Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~1.4–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sclerotium gum~0.8–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~0.5–1.15%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lysolecithin~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.2–0.7%

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~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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From natural essential oils

Not recognized

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Olea europaea fruit oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Betaine, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Lysolecithin, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
3
Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu

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