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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“CAREfully FORMULATED, NATURAL BODY OIL - Vitamin E helps maintain healthy looking skin while natural Chamomile & Lavender Oil calm, soothe & cleanse damaged skin with anti-inflammatory protection.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
1 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Use this sometimes as a mask to seal moisture in, smells like a spa and I feel like it smoothes out texture and boosts plumpness with regular use. With over use, poor cleansing and exfoliation routine it might clog pores. Wouldn’t use this if my skin barrier is damaged or irritated.
Bio Oil's aim is to reduce scars and the formation of stretch marks. It also works as a cuticle oil and has a pleasing fragrance.
That said, the potentially-irritating plant extracts and oiliness make it unsuitable as a daily facial skincare product. Do not apply to broken skin or acne. Wait for wounds to heal before using for scarring.
Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumTriisononanoin~8.3–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl myristate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateRetinyl palmitate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopheryl acetate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAnthemis nobilis flower oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCalendula officinalis extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractGlycine soja oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilBht~0.5–1.2%
Bisabolol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololParfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAmyl cinnamal~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.4–0.9%
Citronellol~0.35–0.75%
Coumarin~0.3–0.7%
Eugenol~0.2–0.75%
Farnesol~0.15–0.7%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ci 26100~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl myristate, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Glycine soja oil, Bht, Bisabolol, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 26100
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Bio OilBioYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisEmotopic Everyday Bath Emulsion | KeriShower and Bath Moisture Rich Oil | OilatumBath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $10.26 | $12.10+$1.84 | $16.95+$6.69 | $10.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Oxybenzone | Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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