May Botanicals KELP! Seaweed Serum Sheet Mask | Organic Skincare
Works for
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Kelp’s natural properties help with removing impurities and maintaining a healthy, even skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingArgania spinosa kernel oil ~0.45–1.1%, below the ~1% it needs + 2 moreUnder-dosed
“The May Botanicals KELP! Seaweed Serum Sheet Mask is a biodegradable mask made from kelp, that aids in boosting skin's elasticity and firmness, leaving your face nourished, hydrated and glowing.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Citrus junos fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractLaminaria japonica extract~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractLactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serenoa serrulata fruit extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractAngelica polymorpha sinensis root extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Natto gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leonurus sibiricus flower/leaf/stem extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dioscorea opposita root extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCentella asiatica extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilAnemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extractBambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCorylus avellana seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractCitrus junos fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.55%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPlantago asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineRosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractJasminum officinale flower water~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract, Natto gum, Leonurus sibiricus flower/leaf/stem extract, Dioscorea opposita root extract, Camellia japonica seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Corylus avellana seed oil, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Adenosine, Rosa damascena flower water, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Cucumis melo seed extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| May BotanicalsKELP! Seaweed Serum Sheet Mask | Organic SkincareYOUR PRODUCT | JUMISOSuper Soothing Cica & Aloe Facial Serum | GRAYMELINAstaxanthin Stemcell Serum | Farm StayAloe All-In-One Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | $69.95 | $14.59−$55.36 | $15.30−$54.65 | $17.80−$52.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"May Botanicals - KELP! Seaweed Serum Sheet Mask | Organic Skincare" is effective for: Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Price
The product retails for 137.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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