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Dr. Janine Mahon Rejuvenating Breast Oil
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Dr. Janine Mahon Rejuvenating Breast Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Incredibly versatile, the Rejuvenating Breast Oil eases pre-menstrual pain, relieves the pain of breastfeeding, reduces swelling, diminishes the look of stretch marks and even heals dry skin.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis 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).

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~22–34%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~4.8–7.3%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~4.8–7.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Oryza sativa seed oil~5.5–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.8–7.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Magnolia grandiflora bark extract~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.55%
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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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oryza sativa seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Asparagus cochinchinensis root extract, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
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