Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Concentrate
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MoisturizingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 + 12 moreWorks well
“Gardenia plant stem cells and hyaluronic acid help to plump, strengthen and increase skin's suppleness and hydration .”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
dextran, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, argania spinosa kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
Anti-agingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 3 moreMay help
“A best-selling age-defying serum that works as a natural alternative to synthetic anti-ageing creams .”
This product contains caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHeptyl undecylenate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateAcacia senegal gum~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumBambusa arundinacea stem powder~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPolyglyceryl-3 rice branate~1.6–2.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.45%
- 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 oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilHydrolyzed rhizobian gum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium levulinate~0.15–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.65%
- 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 juice powderCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- 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
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oilCommiphora confusa resin oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCommiphora myrrha oil~0.05–0.2%
Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureBoswellia neglecta resin oil~0.1–0.35%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Dextran~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Heptyl undecylenate, Acacia senegal gum, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Levulinic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium levulinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Farnesol, Unknown
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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