Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Facial Polish
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MoisturizingGlycine soja oil, Olea europaea fruit oil + 8 moreWorks
“The Rehydrating Rose Facial Polish provides gentle exfoliation for the skin with rose seed powder, wiping away impurities and dead skin cells.”
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:
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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Rehydrating Rose Facial Polish provides gentle exfoliation for the skin with rose seed powder, wiping away impurities and dead skin cells.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa canina seed powder + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zea mays starch~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchGlycine soja oil~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinRosa centifolia flower extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractOlea europaea fruit oil~2.1–2.5%
- 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 oilZinc oxide~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideSucrose cocoate~1.7–2%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilRosa canina seed powder~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl olivate~0.95–1.15%
Alcohol denat.~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sorbitan olivate~0.7–1%
Silybum marianum seed extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–0.85%
- 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 powderRosa damascena flower oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.5–0.7%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.7%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilTocopherol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Levulinic acid~0.35–0.6%
Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Citral~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Zea mays starch, Glycine soja oil, Glycerin, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Zinc oxide, Sucrose cocoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa canina seed powder, Cetearyl olivate, Alcohol denat., Sorbitan olivate, Silybum marianum seed extract, Propolis extract, Cetyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Levulinic acid, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Neal's Yard RemediesRehydrating Rose Facial PolishYOUR PRODUCT | MizonHoney Black Sugar Scrub | Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub | NakeryAdvanced Resurfacing Microderm Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $12.03 | — | $24.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Neal's Yard Remedies - Rehydrating Rose Facial Polish" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.45% - 0.70% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 65.94CA$ in Canada and for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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