Skin Food - Light Weleda

Name: Weleda - Skin Food - Light
Brand: Weleda

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Key promises

Moisturizing

Effectiveness

70 /100

Irritancy

HIGH

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
lanolin	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	water(aqua	Plain old water
2	helianthus annuus(sunflower) seed oil	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
3	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4	alcohol	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
5	glyceryl stearate citrate	Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
6	beeswax(cera alba	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
7	theobroma cacao(cocoa) seed butter	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
8	cetearyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
9	butyrospermum parkii(shea) butter	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
10	limonene	A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
11	viola tricolor extract
12	rosmarinus officinalis(rosemary) leaf extract	Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
13	chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract	Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
14	calendula officinalis flower extract	A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
15	lanolin	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
16	carrageenan	Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
17	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
18	lactic acid	An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
19	glyceryl caprylate	An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
20	fragrance(parfum	An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
21	linalool	A fragrance. Can be irritating
22	geraniol	A fragrance. Can be irritating
23	citral	A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
24	. from natural es	The ingredient is not recognized
25	sential oil
26	s.	The ingredient is not recognized

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Skin Food - Light Weleda

Key promises

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What's in this jar?

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Promises, but can't deliver

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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