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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
HEMP SEED FACIAL OIL is a concentrated squalane-based facial treatment that rapidly absorbs to help restore the skin’s protective barrier by replenishing protective lipids that are depleted by aging and environmental stress.
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
ricinus communis seed oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
squalane
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis extract
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
cucumis melo fruit extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.3% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Can be used with Retinol, Acids & other actives to help reduce the potential of skin irritation and dryness.
linoleic acid
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
HEMP SEED FACIAL OIL is a concentrated squalane-based facial treatment that rapidly absorbs to help restore the skin’s protective barrier by replenishing protective lipids that are depleted by aging and environmental stress.
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.3% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.4%
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
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Evens skin tone
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
linoleic acid
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-blemish
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
squalane
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
4.6% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Unknown, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Linoleic acid, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract, Santalum album, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Rubus idaeus extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Guaiazulene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Linalool
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- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a Cucumis melo LC. extract rich in superoxide dismutase activity
- ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FRUIT EXTRACTS USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
- Effect of a Guaiazulene-Containing Ointment on Nipple and Areola Area Health of Women
- Guaiazulene: a new treatment option for recalcitrant diaper dermatitis in NICU patients
- 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
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology