AfricanBotanicsStaging
Intensive Recovery Oil
Intensive Recovery Oil
AfricanBotanicsStaging
intensive-recovery-oil
Face Oil
9784846876965
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WHAT IS IT?
Retinol oil serum
FEATURES
Multi-correcting, helps deliver youthful, luminous and even-toned skin, refines, protects and envelops the skin
BEST FOR
combination
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Parabens-free, silicones-free, phthalates-free, mineral oil-free, artificial fragrance-free, colorants-free, SLS-free
Who Is It For?
Adults With Aging Skin ConcernsWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Wrinkles Blemishes Dark Spots Redness Dryness Sagging SkinBudget
Professional (over $150)How To Use
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What AfricanBotanicsStaging Says
Product Description:
This light, multi-correcting retinol oil serum helps deliver more visibly youthful, luminous and even-toned skin. Refines, protects and envelops the skin with stabilized Retinol, Blue Marine Micro-algae, soothing Rose, regenerating Immortelle flower, restorative plant extracts, and a Distinct Oil Complex which forms a powerful essential fatty acid matrix with high levels of Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9 to help fade and fight the signs of aging skin: fine lines and wrinkles, blemishes, dark spots, redness, dryness and sagging skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Citrillus Lanatus* Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea* Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera* Seed Oil, Jasminum_x0003_Grandiflorum Flower Oil, Adansonia Digitata* Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Rosa Mosqueta Fruit Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Helichrysum Angustifolium (Everlasting/Immortelle) Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Esther), Retinol (Vitamin A), Schinziophyton Rautanenii Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Calendula Officinalis Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Limonene**, Benzyl Benzoate**, Eugenol**. *Organic, biodynamic, unrefined. **Components of natural essential oils
Key Ingredients
Retinol, Blue Marine Micro-algae, Rose, Immortelle flower, Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9
Ingredients Details
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Common Name(s): Mct oil,fractionated coconut oil,c8/c10 triglyceride
CAS Number: 73398-61-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Lightweight, stable emollient that solubilizes oil-soluble actives for excellent delivery without greasy feel.
Why It's Used: Universal lightweight emollient base and solubilizer for oil-soluble actives in serums and low-viscosity formulations where mineral oil or petrolatum would be too heavy.
How It Works: Medium-chain length provides ideal balance of spreading coefficient, penetration rate, and barrier-sealing properties. excellent solubilizer for vitamin e, retinoids, and other lipophilic actives.
Typically Found In: Serums,facial oils,sunscreens,anti-aging products,hair products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ medium-chain triglyceride emollient
Secondary Functions: Active solubilizer,spreading agent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from coconut/palm kernel oil
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fractionated by hydrolysis and re-esterification of coconut oil. only c8 and c10 fatty acids retained.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ very low; medium-chain length generally non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mct oil's medium-chain length (c8/c10) provides superior oxidative stability vs longer polyunsaturated chains and better skin aesthetics (lighter, less greasy) vs longer chain emollients (c16/c18). excellent solubilizer for retinoic acid, tocopheryl esters, and other lipophilic actives.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract
Common Name(s): Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from cylindrotheca fusiformis extract.
Why It's Used: Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: cylindrotheca fusiformis extract. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with established safety from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cylindrotheca fusiformis extract technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Common Name(s): Rosa centifolia flower oil,rosa centifolia flower oil,essential oil,concentrated volatile plant extract
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides aromatic fragrance from volatile terpenoid constituents alongside bioactive skin activity โ the same mono and sesquiterpene compounds providing both olfactory benefit and pharmacological activity at cosmetic use concentrations.
Why It's Used: Essential oils provide authentic aromatherapy narrative with genuine bioactive chemistry โ concentrated terpenoid profiles delivering documented biological activity alongside fragrance function.
How It Works: Steam distillation concentrates volatile secondary metabolites. antimicrobial activity from terpenoid membrane disruption (phenols: thymol, carvacrol; monoterpene alcohols: terpinen-4-ol, linalool). anti-inflammatory from sesquiterpene nf-kb inhibition. antioxidant from phenylpropanoid radical donation. eu allergen monitoring required for individual components.
Typically Found In: Aromatherapy,natural fragrance,bioactive care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra sets category-specific maximum use levels for each essential oil based on qra of sensitising terpenoid components. auto-oxidation of terpene constituents increases sensitisation risk in aged/improperly stored oils โ antioxidant stabilisation and freshness dating recommended.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,rosa centifolia flower oil essential oil review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Common Name(s): Sclerocarya birrea seed oil,botanical oil,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin through the plant's phytochemical complex.
Why It's Used: Natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile supporting concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids scavenge ros via hโข donation, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as photoprotectants and antimicrobials โ mechanisms directly applicable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sclerocarya birrea seed oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12