Institut Esthederm PROTECTIVE SUNCARE OIL FOR BODY AND HAIR - MODERATE SUN
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“MODERATE SUN”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: limnanthes alba seed oil, oryza sativa bran 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).
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate evidence
“For skins that easily tan, except skin with hyperpigmentation.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak evidence
“Protects against UVA, UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing and dark spots.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isohexadecane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCoco-caprylate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctyldodecanol~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycrylene~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneOryza sativa bran oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOleoyl tyrosine~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateLuffa cylindrica seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidDihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A self-tanning agent. It reacts with amino-acids in the surface of the skin to produce a brown pigment. Often used together with another self-tanning ingredient, dihydroxyacetone
More about Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitateLinalool~0.4–0.9%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.8%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateTocopherol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitronellol~0.15–0.6%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Bht~0.1–0.5%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coumarin~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Isohexadecane, Coco-caprylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Oleic acid, Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht, Isoeugenol, Coumarin, Citral, Benzyl salicylate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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