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Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment
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Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Pure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, glyceryl caprylate.

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).

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~6.8–10.2%
PhosphatidylglycerolKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might help reduce inflammation and support the barrier function. This compound is naturally present in animal and plant tissue~0.55–1.3%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~2.5–3.7%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~1.7–2.6%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Solutions for. . Fine lines and wrinkles .”
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Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~6.8–10.2%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~6.8–10.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Propanediol~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Glyceryl undecylenate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Phosphatidylglycerol~0.55–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might help reduce inflammation and support the barrier function. This compound is naturally present in animal and plant tissue

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Phosphatidylglycerol, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Soy Phosphatidylglycerol Reduces Inflammation in a Contact Irritant Ear Edema Mouse Model In Vivoncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment
Josie MaranPure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment
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