Lolas Apothecary Monsoon Paradise Body Massage Oil
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Moisture from the shower helps the oil sink into the skin, while the loving pressure of massage boosts circulation and aids lymphatic drainage.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, argania spinosa kernel 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).
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“A blend of rosehip CO2, Moroccan argan oil and vitamin E transform dull, dry skin, erase stretch marks and smooth over signs of ageing.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Jasmine helps to fade scars and age spots .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 17 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCamellia oleifera seed oil~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilPrunus persica kernel oil~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilRosa canina seed extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~1.8–2.8%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus reticulata peel oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~1–1.5%
Tocopherol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 TocopherolCananga odorata flower oil~0.5–1.2%
Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCitrus bergamia peel oil expressed~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilNootkatone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa canina seed extract, Tocopherol, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Nootkatone, Linalyl acetate, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Unknown, Cymbopogon martini oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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