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May Botanicals Golden Hour Face Oil | Organic Skincare
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May Botanicals Golden Hour Face Oil | Organic Skincare

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 1 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“The May Botanicals Golden Hour Face Oil is your go-to for healthy, glowing skin.Infused with organic Rosehip, Chamomile, and Carrot Oils, this radiance-boosting blend deeply nourishes and hydrates, helping to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier and improve elasticity , for a soft, golden glow that lasts.Suitable for all skin types including sensitive. Dermatologically tested.50ml & 12ml”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed 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).

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~3.8–5.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~5.5–8.2%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~39–59%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citronellol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Calendula officinalis flower—High~0.35–0.8%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~39–59%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~3.8–5.7%est.
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Ingredients

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Rosa canina seed oil~39–59%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–8.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.8–5.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Papaver somniferum seed oil~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citronellol~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Geraniol~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Calendula officinalis flower~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory
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Citral~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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~0.05–0.15%
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

More about Benzyl benzoate
Ingredient list view

Rosa canina seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Papaver somniferum seed oil, Citronellol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower, Citral, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
May Botanicals Golden Hour Face Oil | Organic Skincare
May BotanicalsGolden Hour Face Oil | Organic Skincare
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