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Weleda Maternity Stretch-Marks Massage Oil
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Weleda Maternity Stretch-Marks Massage Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Based on sweet almond oil and organic jojoba, this treatment preserves the hydration of the epidermis and reduces the sensations of tension and itching.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, triticum vulgare germ 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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~5.6–8.3%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4.7–7.1%
Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~3.6–5.4%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“In regular massage, its composition rich in arnica flower extract and wheat germ oil, rich in vitamin E improves the elasticity and tone of the skin, thus promoting the prevention and reduction of stretch marks.”
Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~2.2–3.3%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~1.7–2.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4.7–7.1%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
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~3.6–5.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~5.6–8.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.7–7.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Triticum vulgare germ oil~3.6–5.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

More about Triticum vulgare germ oil
Parfum~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Arnica montana flower extract~1.7–2.5%
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

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Limonene~1.2–1.8%
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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Citronellol~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol

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Match—43%42%41%
Price$21.99$21.29−$0.70$50.00+$28.01$57.73+$35.74
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Vitamin ECaprylic/Capric TriglycerideVitamin E
Irritancy High High High Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar ratsthieme-connect.com
  4. 4
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trialonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
Weleda Maternity Stretch-Marks Massage Oil
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