Anti-Aging Skin Series 14: You Can Dew It by XoM3

Happy New Year to everyone!!!!  Sorry for the delay in response, I have been busy with other projects.  I have been thinking about the direction of the 'Anti-Aging Skin Series' quite a bit over the break.  Up until now, the products which I have chosen to deconstruct have been off the store shelf.  A few months ago, I met Mandy of XoM3 products.  My last blog post was on her and how this year I would incorporate her products into the 'Anti-Aging Skin Series'.  Why?



Specifically, because in addition to deconstructing the ingredient list on the bottle of a given product, we can find out exclusive information not yet known to the public about the formulator's (creators) intention in designing the skin care product.  Which makes us the consumers feel even a step closer to the process and the product.  Without further ado, lets dive into the first product from XoM3 product line: "You Can Dew It" as shown below:

Source: XoM3 Product Line

Remember, if you are interested in reading any previous posts contained in the 'Anti-Aging Skin Series' please either choose the hyperlink "Aging" on the cover page (in the right hand corner) or click here.

"You Can Dew It"

First, to put the product into context from her website, Mandy has a product description which I directly quoted below from her website:

Seasonal and dry weather, time, or biology can do a number on delicate facial skin. Handcrafted You Can Dew It Demulcent Oil can help. Lush with organic and ethical ingredients, precious jojoba, rosehip seed, argon and evening primrose oils are infused with skin loving botanicals and essential oils of frankincense and ylang ylang to deliver a velvety, dew kissed finish for glowing results. 

Upon asking Mandy for a complete ingredient list, she was super kind to be open with her products.  She is interested in bringing awareness to the community of consumers in the skin care industry that she stands by her products and has nothing to hide.  She is very knowledgeable regarding the exact reason why a given ingredient is used in one of her products.  Which makes her product line even more attractive.



To start with, I will list each ingredient and list the function as I have done in past blog posts.  If the ingredients are 'highlighted or hyperlinked' then the reference page is from 'Environmental Working Group'.  Otherwise, the ingredient information reference number will be given along with the corresponding reference listed at the end of the blog post in the bibliography.  Below is a list of ingredients in "You Can Dew It":


1) Jojoba Oil:

About SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL: Jojoba oil is extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Simmondsia chinensis, native to California, Arizona and Mexico.

Function(s): Hair Conditioning Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING


2) Yarrow:

A strong-scented, spicy, wild herb used in astringents and shampoos. (Ref.2)

Note: Astringent:  a substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to protect the skin and to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions. (Ref.3)


3) Argan Oil:

The oil is high in lipids, including the omega-9 oleic acid and the omega-6 linoleic acid as well as vitamin E.  Argan oil has anti-inflammatory properties. (Ref.3)


4) Calendula Officinalis (POT MARIGOLD) Flower Oil:

About CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL: Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil is an oil derived from the flowers of Calendula officinalis.

Function(s): Fragrance Ingredient; MASKING; SKIN CONDITIONING


5) Comfrey Extract:

The leaf and root contain allantoin, mucilage, tannins, starch, inulin, steroidal saponins, and pyrrolizine alkaloids. (Ref. 2)


6) Fankincense Oil:

Fragrant component used in skincare products; it can be a skin sensitizer, but is not considered a potent one. There is no research showing frankincense has any benefit for skin. (Ref.4)


7) Ylang Ylang:

About CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL: Oil obtained from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree Cananga odorata.

Function(s): Fragrance Ingredient; MASKING


8) Primrose Oil:

About OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL: Evening Primrose oil is extracted from Oenothera biennis, a plant native to North America.

Function(s): Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; EMOLLIENT


That completes the ingredient list for the product "You Can Dew It" by XoM3 Botanical Solutions. On the bottom of the front of the bottle is the label -- "Demulcent Oil" which means -- "(of a substance) relieving inflammation or irritation."

Conclusion...

In the next post, I will provide a little background into the benefits of natural oils based on science.  I recently stumbled upon an article which I would like to work through to see the evidence of the benefits aside or along with those listed in the ingredients (functions) list above.


I also promised at the beginning of the series (this year) to include Mandy (the producer, formulator) opinion on the product.  I have to rescind that for the present time.  We are both looking into the Food & Drug Regulations guidelines on 'interviews' and 'product discussions.'  I will hopefully have more on that topic in the near future.


For the time being, I will move onto a new product after I discuss some benefits of natural oils in the next post.  Until next time, have a wonderful day.





Reference Bibliography:

1) Environmental Working Group

2) Cosmetic Dictionary

3) Google Dictionary

4) Paula's Choice