Hayo'u Beauty Oil

Hayo'u Beauty Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Oryza sativa bran oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Designed to enhance your gua sha massage, the Beauty Oil from Hayo’u is a slow-absorbent oil that enriches the skin with hydration, while enhancing the benefits of the gua sha.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: oryza sativa bran oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis 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).

Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~4.6–6.9%
Pongamia glabra seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.2–7.8%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.9–2.8%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis flower oil + 2 more
Strong evidence

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).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.9–2.8%
Calendula officinalis flower oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant~2.4–3.6%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
Anthemis nobilis flower oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.4–0.95%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Moderate evidence

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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.9–2.8%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
18 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 16 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower oilA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~2.4–3.6%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil—High~0.45–1.1%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Santalum album wood oil—High~0.3–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.25%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Pongamia glabra seed oil~5.2–7.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Oryza sativa bran oil~4.6–6.9%
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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Camellia japonica seed oil~3.6–5.4%
Formula
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

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Calendula officinalis flower oil~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Tocopherol~1.9–2.8%
Key active
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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Nelumbo nucifera germ~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Rosa damascena flower oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Boswellia carterii gum oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Santalum album wood oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Limonene~0.2–0.7%
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~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Eugenol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Isoeugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Tocopherol, Nelumbo nucifera germ, Rosa damascena flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Santalum album wood oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate

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