Aromatherapy Associates Intensive Skin Treatment Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A concentrated elixir of Lavender, Rose, Rosehip Seed and Vitamin E to help soothe dry, dehydrated skin and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: rosa rubiginosa seed oil, triticum vulgare germ 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-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“A concentrated elixir of Lavender, Rose, Rosehip Seed and Vitamin E to help soothe dry, dehydrated skin and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 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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Triticum vulgare germ oil~27–40%
- 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 oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosa damascena flower oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilParfum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- 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~0.35–0.75%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Triticum vulgare germ oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Linalool, Geraniol, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Unknown
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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