Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Crafted with pregnant and postpartum skin in mind, Elemis' decadent Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend effectively softens and smooths dry skin as it endeavours to diminish the appearance of stretch marks.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: camellia oleifera 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCamellia oleifera seed oil~8.5–12.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCamellia japonica seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilParfum~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~1.5–2.3%
Tocopherol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 TocopherolCitral~0.85–1.25%
Eugenol~0.4–0.9%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.7%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citral, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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