Institut Esthederm

Institut Esthederm PROTECTIVE SUNCARE OIL FOR BODY AND HAIR - STRONG SUN

Name: Institut Esthederm - PROTECTIVE SUNCARE OIL FOR BODY AND HAIR - STRONG SUN
Brand: Institut Esthederm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

9 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Activates the natural pigmentation process for a long-lasting and natural tan.”

Source: Naos Store

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).

Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~1–1.45%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.6–1.4%

Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~4.6–6.9%

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~0.35–0.8%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~3–4.6%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.2–3.3%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~23–34%

Oleic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps 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~0.35–0.85%

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~0.15–0.55%

Evens skin tone

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Product benefits Protects against UVA, UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing and dark spots.”

Source: Naos Store

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~0.35–0.8%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Product benefits Protects against UVA, UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing and dark spots.”

Source: Naos Store

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.6–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. 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 irritatingHigh~4.8–7.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitateA 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, dihydroxyacetoneHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Isoeugenol—High~0.1–0.4%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~4.6–6.9%est.

HomosalateA weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~4.1–6.2%est.

Ethylhexyl methoxycryleneHelps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectivenessMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium~1.5–2.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.45–1.05%est.

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Oleic acidHelps 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 drynessMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

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Isohexadecane~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Coco-caprylate~4.6–6.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.8–7.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Homosalate~4.1–6.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3–4.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Octyldodecanol~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Ethylhexyl salicylate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

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Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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.

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Oryza sativa bran oil~1–1.45%

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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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.6–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Oleoyl tyrosine~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oleic acid~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

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

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.5%

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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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.5%

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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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Bht~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Isoeugenol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Coumarin~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Isohexadecane, Coco-caprylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Oryza sativa bran oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Oleoyl tyrosine, 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