Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion

Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion
0.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.4 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 0.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Alevex Pain Relieving Lotion is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Menthol (est. ≈16.0%) and Camphor (est. ≈5.5%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
20.9
SD Alcohol 40-B
16
Menthol
5.5
Camphor
1
Aminomethyl Propanol
1
Boswellia Carterii Oil
1
Carbomer
1
Eugenol
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Isopulegol
0.3
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
0.3
Menthoxypropanediol
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
0.3
Polysorbate 80
0.3
Water
0.3
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Sorbitan Oleate
0.3
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
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SD Alcohol 40-B
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Eugenol
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Disodium EDTA
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Glycerin
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Isopulegol
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
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Menthoxypropanediol
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Pentylene Glycol
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Polysorbate 80
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Water
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
0.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
16
5.5
All soothing 21.5 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
21.5
16
5.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

SD Alcohol 40-B
Est. %20.9
Function
Origin
SD Alcohol 40-BA natural ingredient containing a denaturant to discourage drinking.
Menthol
Est. %16
Function
Origin
MentholA volatile compound isolated from peppermint oil. It causes a cooling sensation on the skin that can be very soothing. Menthol can also act as a topical painkiller. In more sensitive individuals, however, it may cause skin irritation or an allergy.
Camphor
Est. %5.5
Function
Origin
CamphorA multifunctional fragrance ingredient that makes a great plasticizer.
Aminomethyl Propanol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Aminomethyl PropanolA synthetic ingredient that helps to adjust the pH of a product to make it less acidic.
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Carbomer
Est. %1
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Eugenol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
EugenolA fragrant liquid that can be found naturally in the essential oils derived from cloves, cinnamon, basil, and bay leaf. It has a spicy and warm scent. People with sensitive skin should consider doing a patch test first, as it is a potential irritant.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilAn essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus, a tall, evergreen, Australian tree with waxy leaves. It mostly consists of cineole – which has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Isopulegol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopulegol
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.
Menthoxypropanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Menthoxypropanediol
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Polysorbate 80
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Vanillyl Butyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanillyl Butyl Ether