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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
37%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Sun protection
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
ethylhexyl triazone
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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
All ingredients
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.3% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, C10-18 triglycerides, Parfum, Tribehenin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexyl triazone, Copernicia cerifera cera, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cetyl palmitate, Oryzanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Saccharin, Ci 15850, Ci 45410
Sources
- 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
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Antioxidant activity of gamma-oryzanol: Mechanism of action and its effect on oxidative stability of pharmaceutical oils
- Skin Anti-aging Assays of Proanthocyanidin Rich Red Rice Extract, Oryzanol and Other Phenolic Compounds
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries