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MoisturizingGlycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“The unique formulation of PurCellin Oil and Vitamin A and E easily absorbs in the skin helping improve of skin texture and elasticity & provide non-greasy hydration for skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Bio-Oil Natural Skincare Oil (200ml) is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of stretch marks, scars, dry skin, uneven skintone and ageing skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Bio-Oil Natural Skincare Oil (200ml) is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of stretch marks, scars, dry skin, uneven skintone and ageing skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycine soja oil~22–33%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- 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 oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilPunica granatum seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.4–2%
- 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 canina fruit oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCalendula officinalis extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oilBisabolol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 BisabololTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol
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| Bio OilNaturalYOUR PRODUCT | HONEYFace Oil | Paula's choiceMoisture Renewal Oil Booster | Gryph & IvyRoseKnight in Armor Body Oil | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Ceramide Ng | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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