Emergency body balm

Description

AQUA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (Aloe vera), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES, glyceryl stearate citrate, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER (Vegetable cocoa butter (comedogenic)), GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT (Ginkgo), SODIUM PCA (Natural moisturizing factor), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), CANDELILLA WAX, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (Potentially comedogenic), XANTHAN GUM, MYRISTIC ACID (Fatty acid, Potentially comedogenic), LAURIC ACID (Fatty acid, Potentially comedogenic), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PERFUM (Perfume), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit SOS body balm from Centifolia is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin prone to discomfort, flaking, or tightness. Its rich formula aims to restore the skin barrier and provide immediate and lasting relief. My analysis highlights a composition geared towards intense nourishment and repair, suitable for fragile, atopic skin or skin exposed to external aggressions (cold, wind, hard water).

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients give this balm its effectiveness:

• Aloe vera : known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, it promotes skin regeneration and calms irritation.
• Shea butter : rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes, restores suppleness, and protects the skin from external aggressions.
• Sunflower oil : a source of vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, it strengthens the lipid barrier and prevents dehydration.

The synergy of these active ingredients, combined with glycerin and vitamin E, gives the product remarkable repairing and protective properties, while limiting trans-epidermal water loss.

Tips and Application Ritual

I prefer to apply this balm in the evening, on clean, dry skin, focusing on the driest areas (elbows, legs, hands). It can be used daily, alone or in combination with a gentle cleanser. It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol), but I do not recommend using it immediately after powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) to avoid irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This balm stands out for its rich natural nourishing agents and its effectiveness on dry skin. Its enveloping texture provides immediate comfort. The only downside is the presence of fragrance and potential allergens (limonene, linalool, etc.), which should be monitored in very sensitive or atopic skin. In conclusion, this is a high-quality product for restoring and protecting dry skin.