Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer

Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer
3.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a high humectancy of 6.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic, Superlight Oil Moisturizer is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
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Ratings

All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6 10
6.0
6
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
All humectants 6 10
6
All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
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
2
1
All antioxidants 3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
2
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Potassium Cocoate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Potassium Olivate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Potassium Jojobate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin

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

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A plant-based gum extracted from the seeds of guar or cluster bean. It is comprised of various polysaccharides and is used as a thickening and gelling agent.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A 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.
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
An essential oil with a fresh, minty, and lemony scent. It is obtained from the West Indian lemongrass, also known as camel grass, and some studies suggest that it has an antibacterial effect.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.