Osea Malibu Undaria Algae Body Oil

Osea Malibu Undaria Algae Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lupinus albus seed extract + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“The seaweed-infused body oil is a rush of antioxidant-rich hydration that softens, nourishes and firms like no other.”
Source: Credo Beauty

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

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).

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~22–33%
Lupinus albus seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%
Passiflora edulis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product~2.2–3.3%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.7–2.6%
Orbignya oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.8%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%
Helianthus annuus extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
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~3.7–5.5%
Linum usitatissimum seed oilEffect: Low~0.55–1.25%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol
May help
What the product description says
“Visibly improves sagging skin for a toned and sculpted look.”
Source: Credo Beauty

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~3.7–5.5%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil + 1 more
Works well

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~3.7–5.5%
Euterpe oleracea fruit oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~1.3–2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~5–7.5%est.
Passiflora edulis seed oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the productHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~1.3–2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
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
Undaria pinnatifida powder~10–15%
Formula
Citrus paradisi peel oil~5–7.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citrus paradisi peel oil
Tocopherol~3.7–5.5%
Key active
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

More about Tocopherol
Lupinus albus seed extract~2.8–4.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lupinus albus seed extract
Passiflora edulis seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product

More about Passiflora edulis seed oil
Oryza sativa bran oil~1.7–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Oryza sativa bran oil
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oil
Orbignya oleifera seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

More about Orbignya oleifera seed oil
Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Linum usitatissimum seed oil
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

More about Oryza sativa bran extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Helianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Helianthus annuus extract
Citrus latifolia peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Cupressus sempervirens branch/leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Undaria pinnatifida powder, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Tocopherol, Lupinus albus seed extract, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Citrus latifolia peel oil, Cupressus sempervirens branch/leaf oil, Parfum

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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.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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