Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil Review

Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil
Ingredients

Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, C12-13 Pareth-3, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Bisabolol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene (CI 40800), Linalool
Review

Does Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil Work?

 
Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
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0.3
Est. %
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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C12-13 Pareth-3
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Tocopherol
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Bisabolol
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
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Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
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Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilExtracted from the outer layer of rice grains, this oil is rich in occlusive moisturizing and emollient omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and a potent antioxidant γ-oryzanol. It may have beneficial effects on dry or sun-damaged skin, as well as eczema.
C12-13 Pareth-3
Est. %4
Function
Origin
C12-13 Pareth-3
Tocopherol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bisabolol

An anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ormenis Multicaulis OilA fragrant essential oil isolated from the flowers of the Moroccan chamomile. The scent may vary from camphoraceous to fruity or balsamic, depending on the harvest location.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower OilAn essential oil obtained from chamomile flowers. The oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent with a soothing scent and has a blue color due to its chamazulene content.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root ExtractAn antioxidant extract derived from carrots. It is a rich source of the orange-colored beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A). Carrot root extract is often added to skincare products that are aimed at providing a better suntan.
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)An orange-red plant pigment with powerful antioxidant activity.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.