Old School
Old School Arrack Of Rice And Bananas Redefining Mousse Face Moisturiser
Old School Arrack Of Rice And Bananas Redefining Mousse Face Moisturiser
Old School
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WHAT IS IT?
Face moisturizer with 11 ingredients
FEATURES
Hydrating face moisturizer that nourishes and brightens skin, Enriched with black rice, navara rice, banana extract, and vitamin E, Smoothes the skin, Reduces flaking and peeling of skin, Fights dullness, Preserves the natural moisture barrier of the skin, Certified Organic, Dermatologically tested, Free of alcohol, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, benzene, and formaldehyde, Cruelty-free
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alcohol, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, benzene, formaldehyde
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What Does It Help With?
Hydration Nourishment Brightening Reduces Flaking Reduces Peeling Fights DullnessBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
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Product Description:
Old School Rituals Face Moisturiser is a nourishing and hydrating face moisturizer fortified with a combination of three indigenous rice varieties, bananas, and vitamin-E-rich olive oil. This gentle moisturizer protects your skin from dust and grime to keep it fresh for longer periods. For dull or dry skin, this moisturizer provides a much-needed moisture boost and gives you smooth and supple skin. Both rice and bananas possess properties that aid in skin brightening.
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Ingredients List
safflower-oil-carthamus-tinctorius,black-rice,navara-rice,bamboo-rice-oryza-sativa,olive-oil-olea-europaea,sesame-oil-sesamum-indicum,banana-extract-musa-sapientum,ascorbic-acid,tocopherol,helianthus-annuus-seed-oil,banana-oil,aqua,cetearyl-olivate,sorbitan-olivate,sodium-levulinate,sodium-anisate,phytic-acid
Key Ingredients
black-rice, navara-rice, banana-extract, vitamin-e, olive-oil
Ingredients Details
Tocopherol
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,alpha-tocopherol,d-alpha-tocopherol,(+)-alpha-tocopherol
CAS Number: 59-02-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation, moisturizes, and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Why It's Used: It is used as both a skin-active antioxidant and a formulation stabilizer (preventing oxidation of other ingredients). it has decades of safety and efficacy evidence and works synergistically with vitamin c.
How It Works: As a chain-breaking antioxidant, tocopherol donates hydrogen atoms to interrupt lipid peroxidation chain reactions. it is regenerated by vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the vitamins c+e antioxidant cycle, creating a more durable antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,oils,sunscreens,eye creams,lip balms,antioxidant formulations,haircare products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant/vitamin e
Secondary Functions: Emollient,formulation stabilizer,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (typical: 0.1โ0.5% as active; higher as formulation antioxidant)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (soybean, sunflower, wheat germ oil) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Source Notes: Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is derived from plant oils and is more bioactive. synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is less expensive. tocopherol acetate (tocopheryl acetate) is the more stable ester form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; rare contact sensitivity reported
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ mildly comedogenic at higher concentrations; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: A small percentage of people report contact sensitization to tocopherol, particularly with leave-on products. comedogenicity risk is higher in oil-heavy formulations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Generally yes; perform patch test if history of vitamin e sensitivity
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Very safe; widely used. ewg hazard score: 2โ3 (depending on concentration). no significant systemic concerns from topical use.
Works Well With: Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) โ synergistic antioxidant pair,ferulic acid โ stabilizes and boosts both c and e,ceramides,spf,retinol
Avoid Combining With: Very high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide may oxidize tocopherol; potential comedogenicity concerns in acne-prone skin when in heavy oil bases
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of vitamin c, vitamin e, and ferulic acid (the 'ce ferulic' formulation) provides fourfold photoprotection against uv-induced free radical damage โ a synergy documented in landmark research by pinnell et al.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,pinnell et al. (2005) journal of investigative dermatology,efsa panel on food additives
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12