Verdant Alchemy Breathe In Bath and Shower Oil
Works for
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, TocopherolWorks
“Brimming with vitamin K, vitamin E, omega 6 fatty acids and essential oils, the multi-tasking Breathe In Bath and Shower Oil will lift your senses and hydrate skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: prunus armeniaca kernel 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-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oilWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEucalyptus globulus oil~13–19%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus medica peel oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1–1.45%
- 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
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilThymus vulgaris oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.4–0.9%
Citral~0.2–0.75%
Ingredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citrus medica peel oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Linalool, Citral
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Verdant AlchemyBreathe In Bath and Shower OilYOUR PRODUCT | Plant ApothecaryGROUND CONTROL Organic Body Oil | Herbivore BotanicalsHerbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil | Kinvara Skin CareBrilliant Body Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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