RITUALS The Ritual of Namasté Anti-Aging Face Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSesamum indicum seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil + 9 moreGood evidence
“Infused with St. John's Wort Oil, known for its calming properties, the skin is left feeling supple and hydrated.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed 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).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Alaria esculenta extractWeak evidence
“The Ritual of Namasté Anti-Aging Face Oil helps to fight the first signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isoamyl laurate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl lauratePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus hybrid oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- 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 oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilParfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractNelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractAlaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractCrocus sativus flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Isoamyl laurate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Parfum, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Tocopherol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Citronellol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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