Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingMangifera indica seed butter, Oryza sativa bran oil + 1 moreGood evidence
“Especially formulated for a Vata dosha, Ayu’s Vata Body Oil is nourishing and moisturising to the skin and lightly scented with Rosewood, Lavender and Ylang Ylang.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: oryza sativa bran oil, sesamum indicum 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilOryza sativa~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractMangifera indica seed butter~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterZingiber officinale extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lac~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacRosa damascena extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Oryza sativa, Unknown, Curcuma longa root extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Unknown, Zingiber officinale extract, Lac, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Cananga odorata flower oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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