Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil

Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil has 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 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Kneipp Relaxing Lavender Body Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈4.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
22
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
11
Isopropyl Myristate
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Tocopheryl Acetate
3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
2
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
1.5
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
1
Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil
0.3
Lavandula Hybrida Extract
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Geraniol
0.3
Coumarin
0.3
Tocopherol
Est. %
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Isopropyl Myristate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Lavandula Hybrida Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
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Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil
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Lavandula Hybrida Extract
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Linalool
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Limonene
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Geraniol
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Coumarin
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Tocopherol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
78.3
50.0
22.0
6.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 78.3 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
6.0
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
22
6
0.3
All occlusives 78.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
78.3
50.0
22.0
6.0
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
4
1.5
0.3
All antioxidants 5.8 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.8
Tocopheryl Acetate
4
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
1.5
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1.5
All soothing 1.5 5 No
All soothing
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Isopropyl MyristateA fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Lavandula Hybrida OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from a lavender hybrid of the two most common lavender species: true lavender and spike lavender. It contains linalool and linalyl acetate as well as eucalyptol and camphor, which altogether give it a cooling, lavender scent.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil
Lavandula Hybrida Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Hybrida Extract
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GeraniolA fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Coumarin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CoumarinA plant-based fragrant compound that occurs in sweet-smelling grass, sweet woodruff, and sweet clover. It has a sweet and vanilla-like scent in high concentrations and a similar scent to freshly mowed grass in low concentrations.
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.