Kossma Sovereign Salve Review

Kossma Sovereign Salve
6.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Kossma Sovereign Salve Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Kossma Sovereign Salve has to offer:
 
  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Kossma Sovereign Salve

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Kossma Sovereign Salve:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Kossma Sovereign Salve is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.0 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Tallow (est. ≈50.0%), Beeswax (est. ≈4.0%) and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

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 Kossma Sovereign Salve 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: Kossma Sovereign Salve

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Kossma Sovereign Salve 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.

Needs to Be Paired with Extra Humectants for Optimal Moisturizing Efficacy

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 Kossma Sovereign Salve contains a relatively low level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. 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 Kossma Sovereign Salve

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Kossma Sovereign Salve 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
22
11
6
4
3
2
Est. %
Tallow
Function:
Origin:
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Function:
Origin:
Commiphora Myrrha Resin
Function:
Origin:
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Function:
Origin:
Beeswax
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Honey
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
2.0
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
57.0
50.0
4.0
3.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2 10
2.0
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 57.0 20
10.0
50.0
4.0
3.0
Moisturizing rating
6.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
All humectants 2 10
2
All humectants
2.0
2
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
4
3
All occlusives 57.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
57.0
50.0
4.0
3.0
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
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Tallow
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Tallow
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Commiphora Myrrha Resin
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Resin
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Beeswax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Honey
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.