Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 moreGood evidence
“Apricot kernel oil, skin-friendly organic jojoba seed oil and vitamin-rich wheat germ oil nourish your skin, balance essential moisture and enliven your appearance.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, 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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Enriched with essential oils, this oil leaves the skin feeling supple, revitalised and visibly more youthful.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Boasting an impressive range of awards, the Weleda Birch Cellulite oil has been praised as one of the catwalk’s best kept secrets, as it visibly improves skin tone and appearance after just one month of regular use.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilParfum~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBetula alba leaf extract~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ruscus aculeatus root extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.45–1%
Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Parfum, Unknown, Betula alba leaf extract, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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