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ELEMIS Musclease Active Body Relaxing Oil
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ELEMIS Musclease Active Body Relaxing Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Rosemary Rosemary essential oil is very stimulating and rich in anti-oxidants.”
Source: Ulta

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus 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~8.8–13.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~25–38%
Crithmum maritimum extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties~0.3–0.75%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.4–0.95%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Key Ingredients & Benefits Sea Fennel Sea Fennel has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to calm irritated skin due to sun exposure, urban pollution. It also has anti-wrinkle actions.”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Crithmum maritimum extractAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.3–0.75%est.
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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~8.8–13.3%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Limonene~1.6–2.4%
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~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Crithmum maritimum extract~0.3–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Crithmum maritimum extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
ELEMIS Musclease Active Body Relaxing Oil
ELEMISMusclease Active Body Relaxing Oil
Buy on Amazon$60.00 · as of 10/21 06:31 GMT

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Buy on Amazon$60.00 · as of 10/21 06:31 GMT

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