6.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Eucerin Original Healing Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 6.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 5.4 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Mineral Oil | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Sorbitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor |
3 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Cetyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1.3 | Magnesium Sulfate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Aluminum Stearates | Naturally occurring, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Lanolin Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic, Solvent
Origin
Petroleum
Also 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.
An emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
A sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.