MOA - Magic Organic Apothecary Hello Sunshine Energising Body Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 2 moreGood evidence
“Full of active organic ingredients, it will keep skin healthy and vibrant, absorbing easily to nourish and hydrate while providing essential minerals, antioxidants and vitamins to protect and tone.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, sesamum indicum 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).
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“With sweet, citrusy notes of antibacterial lemongrass and marjoram essential oils, it awakens the senses while kickstarting circulation and purifying skin, also working hard to keep pimples and blemishes at bay.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Origanum majorana leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–34%
- 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 oilBrassica campestris seed oil~8.9–13.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSesamum indicum seed oil~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilOriganum majorana leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.45–1.05%
Achillea millefolium extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Achillea millefolium extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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