Overview
What it is
Body treatment with 14 ingredients
Cool Features
It is reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Christopher's Original Formulas is from United States.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
What's inside
Ingredients List
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tallow
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVerbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Major Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentLarrea Tridentata Extract
Skin ConditioningLobelia Inflata Extract
Hydrastis Canadensis Extract
MaskingPinus Palustris Wood Tar
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytolacca Americana Extract
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tallow, Beeswax, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Larrea Tridentata Extract, Lobelia Inflata Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Pinus Palustris Wood Tar, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Phytolacca Americana Extract
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
This ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilTallow is the fat of a cow and has occlusive properties, like petrolatum. It is rich in fatty acids like oleic, palmitic, stearic, and linoleic.
Fatty acids are moisturizing ingredients that can help hydrate your skin - they are not the same as exfoliating acids such as AHAs or BHA.
While there are reports that tallow can disrupt your skin barrier, we cannot find sufficient proof of this.
Since tallow is an occlusive, it cannot be used alone as a moisturizer. Occlusives sit on top of skin and lock in the hydration that’s already there (from other ingredients). So using tallow alone will cause skin to dry out.
Due to the high fatty acid content, this ingredient may cause breakouts.
Learn more about TallowBeeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees to build their honeycomb.
Because it forms a protective layer on your skin, it can help lock in moisture and reduce water loss. It is also widely used as a thickener and emulsifier in lip balms and lotions. Research suggests beeswax containing moisturizers can support skin barrier integrity.
In comedogenic testing, Beeswax scored a 0-2, which is on the low end. Whether or not a product clogs your pores really comes down to the formula as a whole (not any single ingredient on its own).
Cera Alba is the white, bleached form of this ingredient.
Just so you know, beeswax is not vegan since it is animal-derived. It cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
People with a known Propolis allergy also report to have reactions from beeswax.
Learn more about BeeswaxWe don't have a description for Symphytum Officinale Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Verbascum Thapsus Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Plantago Major Leaf Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Stellaria Media Extract yet.
This extract comes from the flower more commonly known as red clover.
We don't have a description for Larrea Tridentata Extract yet.
This plant is also known as Indian Tobacco.
This ingredient is also called goldenseal.
We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Wood Tar yet.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is from a plant called the Marsh Mallow plant. This plant is indigenous to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa.
Marsh Mallow root is an emollient and antioxidant. It helps sooth and soften the skin. When applied to the skin, it blocks enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid.
The marshmallow we eat today is based on an ancient Egyptian dessert made from this plant (Marshmallows do not contain this plant anymore).
Learn more about Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractThis plant is known as the American pokeweed.
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