Uma Oils Uma Absolute Anti Aging Eye Oil

Uma Oils Uma Absolute Anti Aging Eye Oil

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 1 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“This nourishing Ayurvedic formula harnesses the power of Eastern medicine to deliver lasting moisture and rejuvenate the delicate skin around the eyes.”
Source: Lookfantastic Australia

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, vitis vinifera 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).

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.~1.9–2.9%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.45–1.05%
Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.6–1.35%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Uma Absolute Anti Aging Eye Oil”
From product name

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient punica granatum extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 1 more
Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.9–1.35%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.45–1.05%
Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Geranium maculatum oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~6.8–10.3%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.2%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~1.9–2.9%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil~23–34%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~6.8–10.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Chamomilla recutita oil~5.8–8.8%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus oil~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Frankincense essential oil
Not recognized
Geranium maculatum oil~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Santalum album oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Clay~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin

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Sage essential oil, in a
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.9–2.9%
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
Punica granatum extract~0.9–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.6–1.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Rosa canina fruit oil
Almond
Not recognized
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
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
Base
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Unknown, Geranium maculatum oil, Santalum album oil, Clay, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Punica granatum extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Unknown, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Unknown

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