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Neal's Yard Remedies Orange Flower Facial Oil
Neal's Yard Remedies

Neal's Yard Remedies Orange Flower Facial Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
Tocopherol
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“Infused with neroli oil, distilled from the blossom of the bitter orange tree, and a blend of omega and antioxidant-rich botanical oils, it helps to protect against premature ageing, making it beneficial for younger skin as well.”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.2–1.8%
Moisturizing
Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Oenothera biennis oil + 7 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“This award-winning facial oil is expertly formulated to replenish and nourish dry skin.”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

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

Hippophae rhamnoides oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.~1.6–2.5%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.8–5.7%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~3–4.5%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~4.6–7%
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~1.3–1.9%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~5.2–7.7%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.2%
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%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.2–1.8%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Oenothera biennis oil + 1 more
Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.2–1.8%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.8–5.7%
Hippophae rhamnoides oilEffect: LowA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.~1.6–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hippophae rhamnoides oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.High~1.6–2.5%est.
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~0.9–1.3%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.1–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%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.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~5.2–7.7%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~4.6–7%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~3–4.5%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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Olea europaea fruit oil~5.2–7.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~4.6–7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Oenothera biennis oil~3.8–5.7%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Punica granatum seed oil~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hippophae rhamnoides oil~1.6–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

More about Hippophae rhamnoides oil
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–1.9%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.9–1.3%
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 amara flower oil~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.4–0.95%
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~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Isoeugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citral~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Ingredient list view

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Citral

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fractionpubs.acs.org
  4. 4
    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Neal's Yard Remedies Orange Flower Facial Oil
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