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Angela Caglia Anti-Pollution Cleansing Oil
Angela Caglia

Angela Caglia Anti-Pollution Cleansing Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Anti-Pollution Cleansing Oil”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleateEffect: High~3.3–5%
Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol estersEffect: High~2.7–4.1%
Polyglyceryl-2 caprateEffect: High~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Backhousia citriodora leaf oilA plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Citrus aurantium leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~4.4–6.6%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~0.95–1.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Isoamyl laurate~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-2 caprate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Moringa oleifera seed oil~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Octyldodecanol~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Backhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus aurantium leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Bisabolol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isoamyl laurate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Angela Caglia Anti-Pollution Cleansing Oil
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