Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Calming Oil
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MoisturizingCeramide np, Persea gratissima oil + 18 moreWorks well
“Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Blackberry Seed Oil, and Chia Seed Oil leave skin looking youthful, hydrated and plump with moisture.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate + 2 moreNot delivered
“Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Blackberry Seed Oil, and Chia Seed Oil leave skin looking youthful, hydrated and plump with moisture.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Persea gratissima oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilRubus fruticosus seed~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilC9-12 alkane~3–4.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCucumis sativus seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilCannabis sativa seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.8–1.25%
- 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 extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- 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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractDaucus carota sativa extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolysorbate 20~0.45–1.1%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolLecithin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlyceryl oleate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinAllantoin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCeramide np~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npWater~0.2–0.7%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLaminaria digitata extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractGluconolactone~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDiatomaceous earth~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCi 47000~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 61565~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 60725~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Persea gratissima oil, Rubus fruticosus seed, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, C9-12 alkane, Tocopheryl acetate, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Bisabolol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Glycerin, Allantoin, Ceramide np, Water, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Laminaria digitata extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Gluconolactone, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Diatomaceous earth, Disodium edta, Glyceryl caprylate, Ci 47000, Ci 61565, Ci 60725
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| Price | — | $20.58 | $45.00 | $10.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
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| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
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Product summary
"Peter Thomas Roth - Green Releaf Calming Oil" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, caprylyl glycol and sorbitol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, cannabis sativa seed oil, persea gratissima oil, salvia hispanica seed oil and vitis vinifera seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.95%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ in the United States, from 42.54£ up to 1231.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 85.70CA$ up to 105.92CA$ in Canada and for 75.30A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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