Science: Evan Healy Blue Chamomile Day Moisturizer Reviewed by NvWah

I am indeed very impressed with this product. It is an excellent moisturizer in every sense: moisturizing, age-defying, calming for inflamed skin.

The soothing property of this product stood out the most. The named chamomile extract is used in general skin care, especially where inflammation may be present, including acne, irritation and other forms of rashes and skin minor problems. Many other ingredients are also botanical-derived and have natural anti-inflammatory effect. For instance comfrey root extract is rich in allantoin, which is known to heal, sooth, anti-irritant, and stimulate healthy tissue formation. Calendula officinalis flower extract is derived from the plant pot marigold. It may have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, but it has not been fully proved. Borage seed oil contains gamma linolenic acid. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is fatty acid used in cosmetics as an emollient, antioxidant, and cell regulator. GLA is considered to promote healthy skin growth and is an anti-inflammatory agent.

The moisturizer is also nod-worthy for its rich moisturizing content. Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oil is natural nonfragrant emollient. In addion there are jojoba oil, avocado oil and shea butter, to name a few.

The essential oil of lavender is primarily a fragrance ingredient. It may have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-toxic and anti-inflammatory properties but it has not been translated into skin benefits. The fragrant component can be a skin irritant.

Another potential irritant is the neroli (orange) oil, which may cause photosensitive reaction. Avoide sun exposure and wear sufficient sun protection using this product. Overall I consider this a safe and well-formulated moisturizer.

Safety alert: Safe
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		rose oil and neroli (orange blossom) oil both have emollient and soothing effect. But neroli oil can be photosensitive so avoid sun exposure after use.
3rd ingredient		aloe vera can have some wound-healing and anti-irritant properties. It also acts as a water-binding agent.
4th ingredient		mallow extract can be used as a thickening agent in cosmetics and may have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties for skin.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

No	No	Yes	Low	$35.95	No	No	All

Moisturizing		Rose oil, Safflower oil, Jojoba oil, Avocado oil, Borage seed oil, Macadamia nut oil, Olive oil, Shea butter, Soy lecithin, Glycerin
Anti-oxidants		Elderflower, Green tea, Seaweed extract, Vitamins A,C, E, Rosemary extract, Sage extract, Carrot seed oil
Anti-inflammatory		Neroli oil, Aloe, Marshmallow extract, Comfrey root extract, Calendula blossom, Chickweed extract, Lavender oil, Chamomile extract
Smoothing		Silica

Skin irritation		contains neroli oil which can be photosensitive. So avoid sun exposure after use. contains lavender oil which is primarily a fragrance ingredient. It may have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-toxic and anti-inflammatory properties but it has not been translated into skin benefits. The fragrant component can be a skin irritant.

Preservatives		Grapefruit seed extract
Emulsifiers		(oil/water mixers) Wax

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