Alteya Organics Rose Otto Nourishing Face Serum Bio Damascena
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Combine one drop of it with Alteya Organics Regenerating Concentrate or any of moisturisers to boost moisture and essential nourishment.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“The precious bouquet of pure and organic Bulgarian Rose oil and skin-reviving plant extracts helps lessen the appearance of visible signs of damage and ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“It contains essential antioxidants and microelements that have a positive effect on surface capillaries to even skin tone and improve complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Step 6 Forehead.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCalendula officinalis flower oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilLecithin~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBorago officinalis seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilRosa damascena flower oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPentaclethra macroloba seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid that according to some studies can increase transepidermal water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Pentaclethra macroloba seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Eugenol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Lecithin, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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