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province apothecary Vital Nutrient Face + Eye Balm
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
bakuchiol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
bakuchiol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
camellia oleifera seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
mangifera indica seed butter
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-oxidation
bakuchiol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
rubus idaeus seed oil
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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.
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bakuchiol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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.
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
camellia oleifera seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
mangifera indica seed butter
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
persea gratissima oil
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Ingredient list view
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Terminalia arjuna extract, Lecithin, Oleic acid, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Bakuchiol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Sources
- Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
- Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review
- Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their application
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin
- Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
- A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production