L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil

L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil 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 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈47.5%), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈26.9%) and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈13.4%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that L'Occitane Aromachologie Neutral Massage Body Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈4.9%).

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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
47.5
26.9
13.4
7.3
4.9
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
95.1
47.5
26.9
13.4
7.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 95.1 20
10.0
47.5
26.9
13.4
7.3
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
26.9
13.4
7.3
All occlusives 95.1 20
10.0
All occlusives
95.1
47.5
26.9
13.4
7.3
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
4.9
All antioxidants 4.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
4.9
Tocopheryl Acetate
4.9
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %47.5
Function
Origin
An 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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %26.9
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %13.4
Function
Origin
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %7.3
Function
Origin
A fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %4.9
Function
Origin

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.