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- Kneipp Joint & Muscle Arnica Active Gel
2.6
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Kneipp Joint & Muscle Arnica Active Gel has a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 5.3 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
5 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
3 | Menthol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance,Flavor,Refreshing,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Arnica Montana Flower Extract | Botanical | Fragrance |
2 | Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil | Botanical | Fragrance |
1.5 | Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil | Botanical | Fragrance |
1.3 | Camphor | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antioxidant,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antimicrobial,Fragrance |
0.3 | Abies Sibirica Oil | Botanical | Fragrance |
0.3 | Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil | Botanical | Fragrance,Flavor |
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
7.5
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Barrier repair, Antistatic, Solvent
Origin
Synthetic
A popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
A 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.
An 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.