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Clary Oil

Worst

Fragrance Synthetic and Natural

No known benefits

Clary Oil description

Clary oil is an essential oil used as fragrance in skin care. It can aggravate skin.

Related ingredients: Clary Sage

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Clary Oil references

  • Toxicological Sciences, January 2018, pages 139-148
  • Apoptosis, February 2018, pages 175-187
  • Plant Biology, July 2008, pages 433-440
  • Cell Proliferation, June 2004, pages 221-229

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.