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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
High in essential fatty acids; assists in skin moisture retention.
squalene
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
beta-sitosterol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
rosa canina fruit oil
4.8% -
7.1%
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-oxidation
squalene
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.9% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
rosa canina fruit oil
4.8% -
7.1%
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Excellent source of nutrients and essential fatty acids; helps soften the visual effect of sun damage, stretch marks and scarring. . Sunflower Seed Oil.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
glycine soja oil
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
rosa canina fruit oil
4.8% -
7.1%
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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Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
glycine soja oil
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
rosa canina fruit oil
4.8% -
7.1%
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
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Silica, Glyceryl rosinate, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Mica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Beta-sitosterol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Squalene, Persea gratissima oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Quartz, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides