Works for
Anti-agingUbiquinoneMay help
“Helps renew the skin (fine lines) For the skin between 40-55 years Makes the skin smooth and soft Restores the elasticity of the skin Food for Skin is 100% natural almost 100% organic recyclable packaging (plastic with plastic and glass with glass) vegan animal testing free (tested on humans only) sustainable production Food for Skin does not contain parabens perfume sulfates mineral oils synthetic fragrances GMO nano particles bisphenol”
This product contains ubiquinone. 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.
MoisturizingCucurbita pepo seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil + 3 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, cucurbita pepo 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-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Bisabolol + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilBorago officinalis seed extract~7.9–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed oil~4.6–7%
- 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 oilBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilBisabolol~2.4–3.5%
- 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 BisabololHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–2.5%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUbiquinone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneIngredient list view
Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Borago officinalis seed extract, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Bisabolol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ubiquinone
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Food for SkinPumpkin serumYOUR PRODUCT | Earth Harbor NaturalsCALYPSO Vitamin C Moisture Elixir | Kate Ryan Skincare4% DMAE Firming Repair Serum | VotarySuper Seed Facial Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | — | $32.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | Tea Extract | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Food for Skin - Pumpkin serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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