PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Kari Gran Essential Serum is a potent blend of 15 nourishing plant and essential oils, plus a boost of natural vitamin E, providing customizable levels of moisture to the skin.
helianthus annuus seed oil
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
helianthus annuus extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
rosa canina fruit oil
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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Anti-aging
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
camellia seed oil
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
rosa canina fruit oil
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula hybrida oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosa canina fruit oil
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
camellia seed oil
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Potential irritants
lavandula hybrida oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
mel
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
camellia seed oil
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
rosa canina fruit oil
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Mel, Camellia seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus flower, Calendula officinalis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Arnica montana extract, Unknown, Lavandula hybrida oil, Unknown, Boswellia carterii oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Helianthus annuus extract
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils