Silk Oil of Morocco

Silk Oil of Morocco Vegan Argan Hydrating Facial Masque

Name: Silk Oil of Morocco - Vegan Argan Hydrating Facial Masque
Brand: Silk Oil of Morocco

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

7 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Vegan Argan Hydrating Facial Masque”

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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, argania spinosa kernel oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.2%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~2.1–3.2%

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1.1–1.6%

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~1.5–2.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.4%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1.3–2%

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~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula hybrida oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Pinus sylvestris leaf oilAn essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.2–0.8%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.1–0.35%est.

Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%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~1.5–2.2%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~2.1–3.2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.4%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5.1–7.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Peg-20 stearate~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.5–2.2%

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

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Glyceryl caprylate~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.1–1.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Tocopherol~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-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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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Coriandrum sativum

Not recognized

Thuja occidentalis leaf oil~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Litsea cubeba oil

Not recognized

Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

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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Contains nut oils

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Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-20 stearate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Unknown, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Unknown, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene, Unknown