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Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Facial Oil
Neal's Yard Remedies

Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Facial Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 more
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What the product description says
“The oil helps to replenish your skin’s natural moisture levels whilst providing protection , whether your skin is feeling dry from the colder, winter months, or sun-parched from the warmer summer weather, the formula is clinically proven to moisturise your skin for up to 12 hours.”
Source: Face the future

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis 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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~1.4–2%
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~3–4.4%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.1–3.1%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.7–7%
Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~4–6%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~22–33%
Adansonia digitata seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~6.2–9.3%
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~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.55–1.25%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Commiphora myrrha oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~22–33%est.
Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.7–7%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~4–6%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.4–2%est.
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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Adansonia digitata seed oil~6.2–9.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.7–7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~4–6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3–4.4%
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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Oenothera biennis oil~2.1–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Boswellia sacra resin oil~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract
Commiphora myrrha oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  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
Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Facial Oil
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