Verdant Alchemy Retreat Bath and Shower Oil
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, TocopherolGood evidence
“Verdant Alchemy Retreat Bath and Shower Oil is a natural multi-tasking oil that tackles fatigue and hydrates skin, leaving your mind soothed and skin soft and suppled.”
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oilStrong evidence
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinalool~4.7–7.1%
Tocopherol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 TocopherolCananga odorata flower oil~2.5–3.7%
Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.55–1.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.8%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Tocopherol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3
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