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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Developed with a blend of moisturising Hemp Seed Oil and conditioning Abyssinian and Avocado Oil, it contains essential natural fatty acids, while 5 additional moisturising oils nourish and hydrate skin for up to 12 hours after application.
borago officinalis seed oil
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
cannabis sativa seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with antioxidants, including a stable form of Vitamin C, helps fight free radicals, calms and soothes skin while also helping to prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming.
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
rosa damascena flower oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
6.4% -
9.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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).
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
borago officinalis seed oil
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
rosa damascena flower oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
6.4% -
9.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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).
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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All ingredients
cannabis sativa seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
triticum vulgare germ oil
6.4% -
9.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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).
Show more
Ingredient list view
Cannabis sativa seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Triisostearin, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citronellol, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Geraniol, Santalum album oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Linalool, Eugenol, Citral
Sources
- Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fraction
- Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmetics
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Transdermal behaviour of the N-alkylamide spilanthol (affinin) from Spilanthes acmella (Compositae) extracts
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses