Aromaya Cosmétique Organic Charcoal Mask

Aromaya Cosmétique Organic Charcoal Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Zinc pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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What the product description says
“It absorbs excess sebum, unclogs pores, clarifies the complexion and soothes the skin.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Zinc pcaEffect: MediumA compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing~0.55–1.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.9–1.35%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Zinc pca + 2 more
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, zinc pca.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.9–7.3%
Zinc pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing~0.55–1.3%
Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~25–38%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~25–38%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~4.2–6.2%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~25–38%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Water~12–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~4.2–6.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Charcoal powder~2.6–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Xanthan gum~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Acacia senegal gum~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Sea water~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Oryza sativa starch~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Zinc pca~0.55–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Bisabolol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Charcoal powder, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Sea water, Oryza sativa starch, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc pca, Bisabolol, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Product summary

"Aromaya Cosmétique - Organic Charcoal Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (zinc pca 0.55% - 1.30% and glycerin 4.90% - 7.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 13.90£ in the United Kingdom.

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Aromaya Cosmétique Organic Charcoal Mask
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