Puressentiel Slimness Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils

Puressentiel Slimness Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil + 6 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“*Hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, oryza sativa bran oil.

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).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.7%
Oryza sativa bran oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.4–0.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~2.9–4.4%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.6–2.4%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~22–33%
Dibutyl adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~4.7–7%
Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~4.5–6.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
23 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 21 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 27 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.8–2.8%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~0.15–0.7%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus tangerina peel oilEssential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Foeniculum vulgare oil—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.9–4.4%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dibutyl adipate~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Dicaprylyl ether~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Cetearyl isononanoate~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Citrus limon peel oil~1.8–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Foeniculum vulgare leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

More about Citrus grandis peel oil
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Corylus avellana seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Achillea millefolium extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
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

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Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Salvia officinalis oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Dibutyl adipate, Dicaprylyl ether, Cetearyl isononanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Foeniculum vulgare leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Achillea millefolium extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Tocopherol, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool

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Puressentiel Slimness Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils
PuressentielSlimness Dry Oil with 18 Essential Oils

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