
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Moisturizing cream with 4 key ingredients
FEATURES
Nourishing, hydrates and smoothes skin, lightweight, quick absorbing, moisturizes for up to 24 hours, soothes dry skin, softer and lighter than night cream, free from parabens, alcohol, phthalates, mineral oil and toxins
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Parabens, alcohol, phthalates, mineral oil, toxins
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Hydration Nourishment Dry Skin Oil ControlBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What The Skin Story Says
Product Description:
The Skin Story Nourishing & Moisturising Cream is a non-toxic incredibly lightweight moisturiser perfect for sultry climates. It's quick absorbing formula packs a powerful nourishment punch that gives your skin an added layer of moisture for upto 24 hours. A smooth layer of moisture is created by this product which hydrates your skin but does not make it sticky or heavy. With cold pressed moringa oil, rice protein and amino acids, The Skin Story Nourishing & Moisturising Cream forms a moisturising veil to lock in moisture and soothe dry skin. It provides the nourishment of a night cream through a softer and lighter formula. Features: Nourishing moisturizer that hydrates and smoothes skin, Formulated with cold pressed moringa oil, rice protein and amino acids, Lightweight formula that quickly gets absorbed into skin, Does not make skin feel sticky, heavy or irritated, Adds moisture to skin for up to 24 hours, Soothes dry skin and makes it supple, Softer and lighter compared to a night cream, Free from parabens, alcohol, phthalates, mineral oil and toxins.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
moringa-oil,rice-protein,shea-butter,amino-acids
Key Ingredients
Moringa Oil, Rice Protein, Shea Butter, Amino Acids
Ingredients Details
Amino Acids
Common Name(s): Amino acids,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, protection, preservation, or active biological benefit โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for its functional contribution and formulation compatibility โ supported by cosmetic science literature and regulatory safety assessment.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical interaction with the formulation or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Amino acids delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework (cosing eu, cir usa).
Last Verified: Cosing database,amino acids technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Shea Butter
Common Name(s): Shea butter,karite butter
CAS Number: 91080-23-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides deep nourishing emolliency with anti-inflammatory cinnamic acid esters and a uniquely rich unsaponifiable fraction.
Why It's Used: The most nutritious plant butter โ unique cinnamic acid esters, lupeol, and rich unsaponifiable fraction provide anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits beyond standard fatty acid emolliency.
How It Works: Cinnamic acid esters absorb uv radiation providing mild natural uv filtering (spf 3-4). lupeol inhibits nf-kb for anti-inflammatory activity. high stearic acid provides occlusive barrier function. rich unsaponifiable fraction (4-9%) provides phytosterols, tocopherols, and triterpenes for bioactive skin benefits.
Typically Found In: Body butters,rich moisturizers,baby products,hair conditioners,lip balms
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Cinnamic acid uv support,lupeol anti-inflammatory,rich emolliency
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from butyrospermum parkii nuts
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Unrefined (raw) shea retains more unsaponifiable fraction and stronger natural scent/color. refined shea is odorless, white, and cleaner for formulation. certified fair trade supports west african women's cooperatives.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic (refined); 2/5 โ low (raw/unrefined)
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Shea butter's unsaponifiable fraction (4-9%, vs coconut oil's 0.5% and olive oil's 1-2%) is exceptionally rich in triterpenes, phytosterols, and tocopherols. this fraction is responsible for shea's anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties that simple fatty acid analysis fails to reveal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,lin et al. shea butter cinnamic acid study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12