Oak Essentials Luminous Body Lotion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“A luxurious Blue Tansy body lotion that helps hydrate and soothe for soft, youthful-looking skin all over.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited evidence
“A luxurious Blue Tansy body lotion that helps hydrate and soothe for soft, youthful-looking skin all over.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocos nucifera oil~4.3–5.3%
- 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 oilCetyl alcohol~3.7–4.6%
- 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 alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl olivate~1.9–2.3%
Sorbitan olivate~1.6–1.9%
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilCoccinia indica fruit extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.2–0.35%
Aloe barbadensis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractEugenol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl stearate se~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateGlyceryl laurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 benzoateCitral~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Linalool, Helianthus annuus extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Eugenol, Coumarin, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Triethyl citrate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl laurate, Glycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Limonene, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Hexyl cinnamal, Farnesol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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