Plantscription Youth-renewing Face Oil

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Origins Plantscription Youth-renewing Face 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.

What else is good about it? Origins Plantscription Youth-renewing Face Oil is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
40	Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
22	Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
11	Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
6	Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Rosa Damascena Flower Oil	Botanical	Antioxidant,Fragrance
3	Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
2	Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
1.5	Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor
1	Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
0.3	Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance
0.3	Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper
0.3	Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Flavor

Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

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.

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A 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.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

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.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

Also 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.