Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrator

Name: Aesop - Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrator
Brand: Aesop

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
butyrospermum parkii butter
camellia sinensis leaf extract
cetearyl alcohol
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
ethylhexyl olivate
glycerin
rosa canina fruit oil
silica
squalane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Intensely nourish and protect your skin with Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Hydrator (60ml)."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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.

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: squalane, rosa canina fruit oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract	MEDIUM
rosa canina fruit oil	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
rosa canina fruit oil
peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
methyl glucose sesquistearate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
rosa canina fruit oil A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating	5.7% - 7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.9% - 4.7%
peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate Helps oil and water mix together	2.8% - 3.4%
ethylhexyl olivate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.3% - 2.8%
methyl glucose sesquistearate Helps water and oil mix together	2% - 2.4%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.7% - 2%
ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties	1.5% - 1.8%
hamamelis virginiana water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	1.1% - 1.3%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	1% - 1.2%
peg-20 stearate	0.7% - 1.05%
microcrystalline cellulose	0.75% - 1.1%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 0.85%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	0.55% - 0.8%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.45% - 0.7%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.45% - 0.7%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity	0.4% - 0.6%
cedrus atlantica bark oil	0.3% - 0.6%
lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties	0.35% - 0.6%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.45% - 0.7%
cellulose gum Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions	0.35% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.3% - 0.55%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.3% - 0.55%
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract A plant extract that might contain antioxidants	0.3% - 0.55%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.25% - 0.5%
citrus aurantium dulcis oil Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity	0.25% - 0.5%
ormenis multicaulis oil	0.25% - 0.5%
pelargonium graveolens extract	0.25% - 0.5%
benzalkonium chloride Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.25% - 0.45%
carum petroselinum seed oil	0.15% - 0.3%
methylisothiazolinone A preservative. Is a frequent allergen	0.00075% - 0.0015%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.25%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.15%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.05% - 0.1%
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