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Ingredients overview

Cyclopentasiloxane,Dimethicone,Hydrogenated Polyisobutene,C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,Dimethiconol,Parfum [Fragrance],Helianthus Annuus [Sunflower] Seed Oil,Olea Europaea [Olive] Fruit Oil,Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet Almond] Oil,Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil,Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil,Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil,Linum Usitatissimum [Linseed] Seed Oil,Argania Spinosa [Argan] Kernel Oil,Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil,Cocos Nucifera [Coconut] Oil,Rosa Moschata Seed Oil,Rosmarinus Officinalis [Rosemary] Leaf Extract,Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract,Glycine Soja [Soybean] Oil,Tocopherol,Ascorbyl Palmitate,Hexyl Cinnamal,Linalool

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Key Ingredients

Other Ingredients

Emollient: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Helianthus Annuus [Sunflower] Seed Oil, Olea Europaea [Olive] Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet Almond] Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum [Linseed] Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa [Argan] Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera [Coconut] Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Glycine Soja [Soybean] Oil

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Ingredient name what-it-doesirr.,com. ID-Rating Cyclopentasiloxane emollient, solvent Dimethicone emollient0,1 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene emollient, viscosity controlling2,1 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate emollient, antimicrobial/antibacterial Dimethiconol emollient, moisturizer/humectant Parfum [Fragrance] perfumingicky Helianthus Annuus [Sunflower] Seed Oil emollient0,0 goodie Olea Europaea [Olive] Fruit Oil antioxidant, emollient0,0-2 goodie Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis [Sweet Almond] Oil emollient0,1-3 goodie Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil emollientgoodie Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil antioxidant, emollient, moisturizer/humectantgoodie Sesamum Indicum [Sesame] Seed Oil emollient0,1-3 goodie Linum Usitatissimum [Linseed] Seed Oil emollient, perfuminggoodie Argania Spinosa [Argan] Kernel Oil antioxidant, emollientgoodie Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil emollientgoodie Cocos Nucifera [Coconut] Oil emollient, perfuming0,4 goodie Rosa Moschata Seed Oil emollient Rosmarinus Officinalis [Rosemary] Leaf Extract antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial/antibacterialgoodie Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract Glycine Soja [Soybean] Oil emollient, perfuming0,3 goodie Tocopherol antioxidant0-3,0-3 goodie Ascorbyl Palmitate antioxidant0,2 icky Hexyl Cinnamal perfumingicky Linalool perfumingicky

HAIR SYSTEM BY WATSONS Ultimate Hair Oil EX

Ingredients explained

A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structured silicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it [called volatile silicone]. Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel.

It's often combined with the non-volatile [i.e. stays on the skin] dimethicone as the two together form a water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel.

What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1

Probably the most common silicone of all. It is a polymer [created from repeating subunits] molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.

As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier [aka occlusive]. Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look [of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice]. There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity.

As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up [btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types].

A synthetic liquid oil that can replace mineral oil or silicone oils in the cosmetic formulas. There are different grades depending on the molecular weight ranging from very light, volatile, non-residue leaving ones to more substantial, slight residue leaving ones.

Apart from leaving the skin soft and smooth [emollient], it's also used as a waterproofing agent in sunscreens or makeup products and as a shine enhancer in lip gloss formulas.

An often used emollient with a light and silky feel. It's very mild to both skin and eyes and spreads nicely and easily. It's often used in sunscreens as it's also an excellent solvent for sunscreen agents.

A thick, high molecular weight silicone that is usually diluted in another, lighter silicone fluid [like dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane]. The dimethiconol containing silicone blends leave a silky smooth, non-greasy film on the skin.

Also-called: Fragrance, Parfum;Parfum/Fragrance | What-it-does: perfuming

Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average [but it can have as much as 200 components!].

If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know what’s really in it.

Also, if your skin is sensitive, fragrance is again not your best friend. It’s the number one cause of contact allergy to cosmetics. It’s definitely a smart thing to avoid with sensitive skin [and fragrance of any type - natural is just as allergic as synthetic, if not worse!].

Also-called: Sunflower Oil | What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0

Sunflower does not need a big intro as you probably use it in the kitchen as cooking oil, or you munch on the seeds as a healthy snack or you adore its big, beautiful yellow flower during the summer - or you do all of these and probably even more. And by even more we mean putting it all over your face as sunflower oil is one of the most commonly used plant oils in skincare.

It’s a real oldie: expressed directly from the seeds, the oil is used not for hundreds but thousands of years. According to The National Sunflower Association, there is evidence that both the plant and its oil were used by American Indians in the area of Arizona and New Mexico about 3000 BC. Do the math: it's more than 5000 years – definitely an oldie.

Our intro did get pretty big after all [sorry for that], so let's get to the point finally: sunflower oil - similar to other plant oils - is a great emollient that makes the skin smooth and nice and helps to keep it hydrated. It also protects the surface of the skin and enhances the damaged or irritated skin barrier. Leslie Bauman notes in Cosmetic Dermatology that one application of sunflower oil significantly speeds up the recovery of the skin barrier within an hour and sustains the results 5 hours after using it.

It's also loaded with fatty acids [mostly linoleic [50-74%] and oleic [14-35%]]. The unrefined version [be sure to use that on your skin!] is especially high in linoleic acid that is great even for acne-prone skin. Its comedogen index is 0, meaning that it's pretty much an all skin-type oil.

Truth be told, there are many great plant oils and sunflower oil is definitely one of them.

Also-called: Olive Fruit Oil | What-it-does: antioxidant, emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0-2

You probably know olive oil from the kitchen as a great and healthy option for salad dressing but it's also a great and healthy option to moisturize and nourish the skin, especially if it's on the dry side.

Similar to other emollient plant oils, it's loaded with nourishing fatty acids: oleic is the main component [55-83%], and also contains linoleic [3.5-20%] and palmitic acids [7-20%]. It also contains antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols [types of vitamin E] and carotenoids and it's one of the best plant sources of skin-identical emollient, Squalene.

Also-called: Sweet Almond Oil | What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1-3

The emollient plant oil that comes from almonds. Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids [oleic acid - 55-86% and linoleic acid 7-35%] and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions.

It's a nice, basic oil that is often used due to its great smoothing, softening and moisturizing properties. It's also particularly good at treating dry brittle nails [source].

Also-called: Passion Fruit Oil | What-it-does: emollient

The emollient plant oil coming from the passion fruit. It is a high-linoleic acid oil [about 70% LA and 15% oleic acid], that makes your skin feel nice and smooth and supports a healthy skin barrier. As a high-LA oil, it is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone.

Chia seeds are in fashion and there is a reason for that. They are not only a superfood for your body but putting the oil all over your face seems to be a good idea too.

Its unique property is that it's the richest known botanical source of skin moisturizing and probably anti-inflammatory alpha-linolenic acid [contains 50-60%]. It also contains barrier repairing linoleic acid [17-26%] and only a small amount of very nourishing but potentially acne causing oleic acid [7%].

Thanks to its great fatty acid content, chia seed oil counts as a great skin hydrator and it can help to maintain a healthy skin barrier function. According to manufacturer's info, it can even alleviate itchy skin. If that is not enough, it also contains a couple of nice antioxidants, including Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Coumaric and Caffeic Acid.

All in all, a nice plant oil with a unique fatty acid composition and some nice antioxidants.

Also-called: Sesame Oil | What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1-3

A goldish to dark yellow emollient plant oil coming from Sesame seeds. Similar to many other plant oils, it contains high amounts of nourishing and moisturizing fatty acids [about 38% of oleic and 48% of linoleic acid] and is a nice oil to repair and regenerate dry skin. It is rapidly absorbed and gives the skin a soft and gentle feel.

Also-called: Linseed Oil, Flaxseed Oil | What-it-does: emollient, perfuming

The oil coming from the plant Linum Usitatissimum or commonly called Flax. If you are into healthy eating, you probably know flaxseeds as a rich source of hard-to-eat-enough omega-3 fatty acids, or if you are into fashion, you probably have some light summer cloth made from linen.

As for skincare, flaxseed oil is one of the few natural plant oils that is a rich source [35-65%] of moisturizing and probably anti-inflammatory ω-3 fatty acid, aka linolenic acid. It also contains skin-nourishing oleic acid [11-35%] and barrier repairing linoleic acid [11-24%].

According to manufacturer claims, it is used as an emollient, anti-inflammatory and healing agent and it is well-known to create smooth and soft skin.

When it comes to cosmetic oils and hype, argan oil is for sure leading the way. Dubbed as the "liquid gold of Morocco", we have to admit we have some trouble determining why this oil enjoys such a special miracle status. Not that it's not good, it is good, even great but reading the research about argan and a bunch of other plant oils we just do not see the big, unique differentiating factor [though that might be our fault not reading enough, obvs.]

So, argan oil comes from the kernel of the argan fruit that comes from the argan tree that grows only in Morocco. The tree is slow growing and getting the oil is a hard job. The traditional process is that the ripe argan fruits fall from the tree, then goats eat them up and poop out the seeds. The seeds are collected and smashed with a stone to get the kernels inside. This part is the hard one as the seeds have extremely hard shells. Once the kernels are obtained, the oil is pressed out from them [the kernels contain about 50% oil].

As for skincare, argan oil is loaded with lots of skin goodies [but so are many other plant oils]: it contains 80% nourishing and moisturizing unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic [38-50%], linoleic [28-38%] and palmitic [10-18%]. It also contains a relatively large amount of antioxidant vitamin E [600-900 mg/kg, about twice as much as olive], small amounts of antioxidant phenols [including caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and epicatechin], as well as some rare sterols with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Thanks to all the above goodness in argan oil, it can greatly nourish and moisturize the skin and hair. It's also claimed to be able to neutralize collagen-damaging free radicals, help reduce scars, and revitalize and improve skin elasticity. You can even read that argan might help acne-prone skin, but being a high oleic oil, we would be careful with that.

All in all, argan oil is a real goodie but we do not fully understand the special miracle status it enjoys.

Also-called: Crambe Oil | What-it-does: emollient

The emollient plant oil coming from the seeds of Crambe Abyssinica, a not very well-known plant native to the Ethiopian Highlands. It has a unique fatty acid profile and contains high amounts of erucic acid [50-65%], a 22 carbon long unsaturated fatty acid.

The oil is described as having an elegant, silky and cushioning skin feel, kind of silicone-like. Also ideal for hair-care as it gives slip, softness, and shine to the hair.

Also-called: Coconut Oil | What-it-does: emollient, perfuming | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 4

We will talk here about the latter two and see why we might want to smear it all over ourselves. Chemically speaking, coconut oil has a unique fatty acid profile. Unlike many plant oils that mostly contain unsaturated fatty acids [fatty acids with double bonds and kinky structure such as linoleic or oleic], coconut oil is mostly saturated [fatty acids with single bonds only] and its most important fatty acid is Lauric Acid [about 50%]. Saturated fatty acids have a linear structure that can stack nice and tight and hence they are normally solid at room temperature. Coconut oil melts around 25 °C so it is solid in the tub but melts on contact with the skin.

The saturated nature of coconut oil also means that it is a heavy-duty-oil ideal for dry skin types. A double-blind research confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective in treating xerosis [aka very dry skin] as mineral oil. Another study found that coconut oil is more effective than mineral oil in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis [aka eczema] in children.

So when it comes to dry skin, coconut oil is a goodie, no question there. The question is if it is good or bad for acne-prone skin. Its main fatty acid, Lauric Acid has some research showing that it is a promising ingredient against evil acne-causing bacteria, P. acnes but at the same time, both Lauric Acid and coconut oil have a very high comedogenic rating [4 out of 5]. Though comedogenic ratings are not very reliable, anecdotal evidence [i.e. people commenting in forums] shows that people have mixed experiences. While some claim that it worked wonders on their acne others say that it gave them serious blackheads and zits. Try it at your own risk.

As for hair care, coconut oil has pretty solid research showing that it can penetrate into the hair very well [better than mineral oil and sunflower oil] and it can prevent hair protein loss as well as combing damage. If you have problems with damaged hair, split ends, coconut oil is worth trying as a pre- or/and post-wash treatment. Labmuffin has an awesome blogpost explaining in more detail why coconut oil is good for your hair.

A couple of other things worth mentioning: coconut oil might help with wound healing [promising animal study], it has some antifungal activity [against dermatophytes that cause the thing known as ringworm] and it also works as an insect repellent against black flies.

Overall, coconut oil is definitely a goodie for the hair and dry skin. If that warrants for the magic oil status it enjoys, we don't know.

We don't have description for this ingredient yet.

The extract coming from the lovely herb, rosemary. It contains lots of chemicals, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and diterpenes. Its main active is rosmarinic acid, a potent antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. It has also anti-bacterial, astringent and toning properties.

The leaves contain a small amount of essential oil [1-2%] with fragrant components, so if you are allergic to fragrance, it might be better to avoid it.

We don't have description for this ingredient yet.

Also-called: Soybean Oil | What-it-does: emollient, perfuming | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 3

The emollient plant oil coming from the soybean. It is considered to be a nice, cost-effective base oil with moisturizing properties. As for its fatty acid profile, it contains 48-59% barrier-repairing linoleic acid, 17-30% nourishing oleic acid and also some [4.5-11%] potentially anti-inflammatory linolenic acid.

Also-called: Vitamin E | What-it-does: antioxidant | Irritancy: 0-3 | Comedogenicity: 0-3

Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin
Significant photoprotection against UVB rays
Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection
Has emollient properties
Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive

Also-called: Form of Vitamin C | What-it-does: antioxidant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 2

A form of skincare superstar, vitamin C. Even though we are massive vitamin C fans, Ascorbyl Palmitate [AP] is our least favorite. [Btw, if you do not know what the big deal with vitamin C is then you are missing out. You must go and read our geeky details about it.]

So, AP is one of the attempts by the cosmetics industry to solve the stability issues with vitamin C while preserving its benefits, but it seems to fall short on several things.

What's the problem?

Firstly, it's stability is only similar to that of pure ascorbic acid [AA], which means it is not really stable. A great study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology compared a bunch of vitamin C derivatives and this derivative was the only one where the study said in terms of stability that it's "similar to AA". Not really that good.

Second, a study that examined the skin absorption of vitamin C found that ascorbyl palmitate did not increase the skin levels of AA. This does not mean that ascorbyl palmitate cannot penetrate the skin [because it can, it's oil soluble and the skin likes to absorb oil soluble things] but this means that it's questionable if ascorbyl palmitate can be converted into pure Vit C in the skin. Even if it can be converted, the palmitate part of the molecule is more than the half of it, so the efficacy will not be good and we have never seen a serum that contains a decent [and proudly disclosed] amount of AP. We are highly skeptical what effect a tiny amount of AP has in a formula.

Third, another study that wanted to examine the antioxidant properties of AP was surprised to find that even though AP does have nice antioxidant properties; following UVB radiation [the same one that comes from the sun] it also promotes lipid peroxidation and cytotoxicity. It was only an in-vitro study meaning that it was done on cell cultures and not on real people, but still, this also does not support the use of AP too much.

The only good thing we can write about Ascorbyl Palmitate is that there is an in-vitro [made in the lab, not on real people] study showing that it might be able to boost collagen production.

Regarding the skin-brightening properties of pure vitamin C, this is another magic property AP does not have, or at least there is no data, not even in-vitro, about it.

Overall, Ascorbyl Palmitate is our least favorite vitamin C derivative. It is there in lots of products in tiny amounts [honestly, we do not really understand why], however, we do not know about any vitamin C serum featuring AP in high amounts. That is probably no coincidence. If you are into vitamin C, you can take a look at more promising derivatives here.

A common fragrance ingredient that smells like jasmine. It is one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately because of allergen potential. Best to avoid if your skin is sensitive.

Linalool is a super common fragrance ingredient. It’s kind of everywhere - both in plants and in cosmetic products. It’s part of 200 natural oils including lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot, jasmine, geranium and it can be found in 90-95% of prestige perfumes on the market.

The problem with linalool is, that just like limonene it oxidises on air exposure and becomes allergenic. That’s why a product containing linalool that has been opened for several months is more likely to be allergenic than a fresh one.

A study made in the UK with 483 people tested the allergic reaction to 3% oxidised linalool and 2.3% had positive test results.

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It's a super commonly used water-thin volatile silicone that gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel.

A very common silicone that gives both skin and hair a silky smooth feel. It also forms a protective barrier on the skin and fills in fine lines. Also used for scar treatment.

A thick, high molecular weight silicone that is usually diluted in a lighter silicone fluid. The dimethiconol containing silicone blends leave a silky smooth, non-greasy film on the skin.

The generic term for nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. It is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average.

Sunflower Oil - it's a great emollient that protects & enhances the skin barrier.

Olive oil - an oleic acid-rich [55-83%] emollient plant oil that can moisturize dry skin. Also, it contains antioxidant polyphenols and vitamin E.

The emollient plant oil coming from the passion fruit. It is a high-linoleic acid oil [about 70% LA and 15% oleic acid], that makes your skin feel nice and smooth and supports a healthy skin barrier.

Chia seed oil that is the richest known botanical source of skin moisturizing and probably anti-inflammatory alpha-linolenic acid [60%]. A great skin-hydrator and also contains nice antioxidants.

Emollient plant oil coming from the seeds of Sesame. Contains high amounts of nourishing and moisturizing fatty acids [about 38% of oleic 48% of linoleic acid].

Argan oil - the "liquid gold of Morocco" that contains 80% unsaturated fatty acids [oleic and linoleic mainly], and antioxidant vitamin E and phenols. It's highly nourishing and moisturizing both for skin and hair.

There is definitely some craze going on for coconut oil both in the healthy eating space [often claimed to be the healthiest oil to cook with but this is a topic for another site] and in the skin and hair care space. We will talk here about the latter two and see why we might want to smear it all over ourselves.

The emollient plant oil coming from the soybean. It is rich in barrier repairing linoleic acid [48-59%] and is generally a good moisturizing oil.

Pure Vitamin E. Great antioxidant that gives significant photoprotection against UVB rays. Works in synergy with Vitamin C.

An oil soluble vitamin C derivative that has mixed data about its effectiveness.

A common fragrance ingredient that smells like jasmine. It is one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately because of allergen potential.

A super common fragrance ingredient that can be found among others in lavender, ylang-ylang, bergamot or jasmine. The downside of it is that it oxidises on air exposure and might become allergenic.

How do you use Ultimate hair oil?

After washing your hair, dry hair with a towel. Apply 1-2 pumps of hair oil onto hair shaft and ends. Use more oil where your hair is driest and most damaged [typically the ends]. No need to rinse.

What is the best oil product for your hair?

The Best Hair Oils for 2023.

Best For Pre-Wash: Act+Acre Cold Processed Scalp Detox, $48..

Best For Damaged Hair: Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, $30..

Best For Shine: JVN Hair Complete Nourishing Shine Drops, $24..

Best For Scalp: Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil, $10..

Is putting coconut oil on your hair good?

Coconut oil is a natural way to help your hair grow longer, thicker, and faster. The vitamins and essential fatty acids naturally found in coconut oil nourish the scalp and help to remove sebum build-up from hair follicles.

What is hair repair oil?

The hair repair oil formula is great for damaged hair. Its blend of highly beneficial oils for the hair help to rejuvenate damaged hair. It's also good for keeping frizz at bay and repairing split ends. Heat and colour protect: This oil will help to rejuvenate hair from the effects of blow-drying and straightening.