De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin Review

De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin has to offer:
 
  • Strong occlusive moisturizing. This exceptionally occlusive moisturizer, ideal for dry and very dry skin, has a moderate moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10, impaired by the absence of humectants.

Key Benefits of De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Petrolatum (est. ≈50.0%), Synthetic Wax (est. ≈33.2%) and Mineral Oil (est. ≈16.6%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It’s Better When Paired with Some Humectants

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin contains no humectants at all.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding water-binding humectants to their moisturizing routine for effective dual-action moisturizing. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Pros & Cons of De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of De La Cruz Arnica Salve for Cracked Skin to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry to very dry skin

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
33.2
16.6
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Petrolatum
Function:
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Synthetic Wax
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Mineral Oil
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Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
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Methyl Salicylate
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Arnica Montana Flower Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
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Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil
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Emu Oil
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Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
150.1
50.0 x 2
33.2
16.6
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 150.1 20
10.0
50.0 x 2
33.2
16.6
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50 x 2
33.2
16.6
0.3
All occlusives 150.1 20
10.0
All occlusives
150.1
50.0 x 2
33.2
16.6
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Petrolatum
Est. %50
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %33.2
Function
Origin
Synthetic Wax
Mineral Oil
Est. %16.6
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
Methyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Salicylate
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flower heads of the mountain arnica plant. This plant is used as herbal medicine to treat wounds, bruises, and inflammation. In skincare, however, it is mostly added for fragrance purposes due to its pleasant pine and sage odor.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractAn extract obtained from the whole German chamomile plant that contains nice-smelling chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as large amounts of soothing mucilage.
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
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.
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil
Emu Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Emu Oil
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract