Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser:

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Myristic Acid
4
Glycerin
3
Behenic Acid
2
Palmitic Acid
1.5
Potassium Hydroxide
1.3
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
1
Lauric Acid
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
0.3
Illicium Verum (Anise) Leaf Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
0.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
0.3
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
0.3
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
0.3
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
0.3
PEG-3 Distearate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Phytantriol
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
0.3
Methylisothiazolinone
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Illicium Verum (Anise) Leaf Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax
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Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Myristic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Behenic Acid
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Behenic AcidA naturally-occuring ingredient from certain plant oils, behenic acid acts as an emulsifier and surfactant and provides a soft cushiony feeling.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Lauric Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Illicium Verum (Anise) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Illicium Verum (Anise) Leaf Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilAn essential oil expressed from the peels of the bergamot orange. The scent of bergamot oil is woodier than those of other citrus essential oils. This essential oil is still not recommended if you are sensitive to citrus fruits.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from nutmeg kernels. It has a spicy, earthy, and woody aroma.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilA fragrant essential oil expressed or distilled from the rinds of sweet oranges. Its main constituent is limonene, which is responsible for its fresh, citrusy smell. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil expressed from the peels of mandarin. It contains up to 74% of limonene and other volatile compounds which create its sweet, mandarin aroma. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit OilA lemon-scented essential oil distilled from the fruits of an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hibiscus Abelmoschus ExtractA rarely used fragrant extract from Musk mallow that has a heavy, sweet, and musky aroma.
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.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark ExtractAn extract from the bark of the African birch with antioxidant and astringent phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Its antimicrobial properties are beneficial for acne-prone skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDerived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
PEG-3 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-3 Distearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Phytantriol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytantriol
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylchloroisothiazolinonePartners in crime, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives that usually come as a package deal. These preservatives are effective but have reports of irritation and are now used mostly in wash-off products where the contact time is lower.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.