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MKL Green Nature Aloe Vera Organic Repair Oil
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MKL Green Nature Aloe Vera Organic Repair Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 6 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“The repairing oil is composed of 4 natural active ingredients essential to the repair, hydration and prevention of stretch marks for a soothed, protected and unified skin.Organic aloe vera extract is known for its repairing, moisturizing and soothing properties.Organic sesame oil helps maintain the integrity of the skin tissue and fights against the signs of aging.Organic sweet almond oil is nourishing, restores radiance and prevents stretch marks.Brown seaweed extract (kalpariane) helps to reinforce the firmness, suppleness and protection of the skin by boosting the synthesis of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).

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~1.9–2.8%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~6–9.1%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~3.6–5.5%
Alaria esculenta extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~2.6–3.9%
C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~4.7–7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally 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~2.3–3.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.3%
Anti-aging
Alaria esculenta extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 more
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“The repairing oil is composed of 4 natural active ingredients essential to the repair, hydration and prevention of stretch marks for a soothed, protected and unified skin.Organic aloe vera extract is known for its repairing, moisturizing and soothing properties.Organic sesame oil helps maintain the integrity of the skin tissue and fights against the signs of aging.Organic sweet almond oil is nourishing, restores radiance and prevents stretch marks.Brown seaweed extract (kalpariane) helps to reinforce the firmness, suppleness and protection of the skin by boosting the synthesis of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin.”
Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Alaria esculenta extractEffect: LowWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~2.6–3.9%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~3.6–5.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Comedogenic
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~6–9.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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C15-19 alkane~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.6–5.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Alaria esculenta extract~2.6–3.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.9–2.8%
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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Tocopherol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, C15-19 alkane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene

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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
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  5. 5
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
MKL Green Nature Aloe Vera Organic Repair Oil
MKL Green NatureAloe Vera Organic Repair Oil
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