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Forest Essentials Illuminating Body Oil Soundarya
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Forest Essentials Illuminating Body Oil Soundarya

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Triticum vulgare germ oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 7 more
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What the product description says
“This nourishing oil is infused with cow’s milk, haritaki fruit extract, and Jojoba Seed Oil to help deeply hydrate the skin, while pure 24K gold helps to boost radiance and leave a golden glow.”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis 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).

Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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).~1.7–2.5%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~25–37%
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.~0.85–1.3%
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~5.7–8.6%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~2.5–3.8%
Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~2.2–3.4%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~1.4–2.2%
MilkEffect: LowMight have some moisturizing properties~1.1–1.7%
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~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Withania somnifera root extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.1–4.6%est.
Withania somnifera root extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus sinensis peel extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.2–3.4%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~0.85–1.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Triticum vulgare germ oilA 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).3/5~1.7–2.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.7–8.6%
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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Butter~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~3.1–4.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Oryza sativa bran oil~2.5–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ricinus communis seed oil~2.2–3.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~1.7–2.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-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).

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.4–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Milk~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturizing properties

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Tocopherol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.85–1.3%
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.

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Elettaria cardamomum fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Terminalia chebula extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Withania somnifera root extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Curcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Citrus sinensis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Sida cordifolia root extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Vetiveria zizanioides root extract acetylated~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Crocus sativus flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Crocus sativus flower extract
Rubia cordifolia root extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Rubia cordifolia root extract
Colloidal gold~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Colloidal gold
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Sesamum indicum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butter, Parfum, Oryza sativa bran oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Milk, Tocopherol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Elettaria cardamomum fruit extract, Terminalia chebula extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Sida cordifolia root extract, Vetiveria zizanioides root extract acetylated, Crocus sativus flower extract, Rubia cordifolia root extract, Colloidal gold, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Forest Essentials Illuminating Body Oil Soundarya
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