Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈47.5%), Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil (est. ≈29.6%) and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈14.8%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈47.5%), Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil (est. ≈29.6%) and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (est. ≈8.1%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Facial Oil: Sea Buckthorn Tamanu is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (est. ≈8.1%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
47.5
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
29.6
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
14.8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
8.1
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
91.9
47.5
29.6
14.8
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 91.9 20
10.0
47.5
29.6
14.8
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
47.5
29.6
14.8
All occlusives 91.9 20
10.0
All occlusives
91.9
47.5
29.6
14.8
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
47.5
29.6
8.1
All antioxidants 85.2 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
85.2
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
47.5
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
29.6
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
8.1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
8.1
All soothing 8.1 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
8.1
8.1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Est. %47.5
Function
Origin
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from the seeds of tamanu nuts. It is a prized, rarely used emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that are active against acne-causing bacteria.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Est. %29.6
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from sea-buckthorn seeds or pulp. Both the seeds and the pulp are a rich source of fatty acids, and the pulp also has a high content of antioxidants.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %14.8
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %8.1
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.

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