Sweet Vanilla Dry Oil

3.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy6.2Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The Organic Pharmacy Sweet Vanilla Dry Oil has a moisturizing rating of 3.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a high Occlusivity of 6.2 out of 10.

What else is good about it? The Organic Pharmacy Sweet Vanilla Dry Oil is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
50	Diheptyl Succinate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient
22	Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
11	Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
4	Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
1	Fragrance	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Fragrance
1	Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing,Fragrance
0.3	Hypericum Perforatum Extract	Botanical	Soothing,Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance
0.3	Rosa Canina Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Vanilla Planifolia Fruit	Botanical	Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Diheptyl Succinate

Score

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A naturally-derived ingredient made from castor oil and wheat . Usually it is part of an ingredient blend as an alternative to silicones. It helps improve the spread of a product and reduce tackiness while remaining light on the skin.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Score

Function

Film-forming

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

A naturally-derived film-former that increases water resistance of a product. It is also referred to as an alternative to dimethicone.

Alcohol

Score

Function

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.

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.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.