Rafra Balm Orange

Rafra Balm Orange

Review

Results you may expect from using Rafra Balm Orange:

Rafra Balm Orange is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
22
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
11
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
6
Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
3
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder
1.5
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
1
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
0.3
Honey
0.3
Soluble Collagen
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Royal Jelly
0.3
Royal Jelly Extract
0.3
Ceramide AP
0.3
Ceramide NG
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Beeswax
0.3
Honey Extract
0.3
Propolis Extract
0.3
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
0.3
Lactobacillus
0.3
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Undecane
0.3
Tridecane
0.3
Tribehenin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Water
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
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Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
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Honey
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Royal Jelly
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Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
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Lactobacillus
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
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Tocopherol
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C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
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Ingredients explained

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
Est. %11
Function
Origin
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (ATIP) is an oil-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, with studies supporting its collagen-boosting and anti-pigment effects.

Honey
Est. %0.3
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.

Soluble Collagen
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Soluble CollagenA protein obtained from farm or marine animals. Collagen molecules are too big to penetrate the skin so when they are applied via a skincare product they sit on top of the skin and act as humectant moisturizers.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Royal Jelly
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Royal Jelly ExtractAn emollient extract from royal jelly, a bee product. It consists of water, anti-inflammatory proteins, fats, and sugars. It is also a source of a fatty acid that stimulates collagen production.
Ceramide AP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide APPreviously called Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide AP is one of the most common ceramides in the skin. Research has shown that dry, flaky skin has significantly less Ceramide AP. Its application helps to treat dry skin by restoring balance in the skin lipids.
Ceramide NG
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NGA lipid that is mainly found on scalp skin and that helps with the barrier repair. It is one of the less popular ceramides and is usually used in combination with other ceramides for better barrier repair properties.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
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.
Honey Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Honey ExtractAn extract obtained from honey that is comprised of proteins, minerals, and various bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing humectant, and soothing properties.
Propolis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propolis ExtractA famous bee product that has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and wounds. The extract is soothing and promotes skin healing.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Unshiu Peel ExtractThis extract derived from satsuma mandarins mainly contains a fragrant essential oil. It is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – promising anti-pigment and anti-wrinkle compounds.
Lactobacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LactobacillusA genus of probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are part of the human microflora and their ferment products contain antioxidants.
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractA pomegranate fruit extract that contains antioxidant polyphenols and a rare emollient punicic acid. It is aimed at dry, irritated skin.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
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.

C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Undecane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Undecane
Tridecane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tridecane
Tribehenin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TribeheninA soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.