Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrating Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingEthylhexyl olivate, Glycine soja oil + 10 moreGood evidence
“Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrating Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, glycine soja oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~11–16%
Glycerin~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEthylhexyl olivate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedTocopherol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPeg-75 stearate~0.85–1.25%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycine soja oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.5–1.15%
Ceteth-20~0.5–1.2%
Steareth-20~0.45–1.1%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlutamine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Tocopherol, Peg-75 stearate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Xanthan gum, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl alcohol, Cellulose gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Citric acid, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 6
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