What Are Oval Earth Phytoceramide Capsules?
Oval Earth Phytoceramide Capsules are a phytoceramide supplement marketed to reverse the effects of skin aging and to improve skin hydration. Phytoceramide capsules are purported to achieve their intended effects on the skin by first ingesting the components that form lipid membranes in cells. Once these components are ingested, they are meant to strengthen the binding matrix in skin cells, leading to increased moisture retention and healthier looking skin.
Formula
Oval Earth’s website does not include an ingredients list. The only mention of the components of their product is to say that it contains “100% phytoceramides.” This leaves us in the dark as to the dosage of the phytoceramides, what plants the phytoceramides were derived from, and what components comprise the capsule. The image of the bottle does include the phrase “veggie caps,” supporting the idea that the product is safe for people who are vegan or vegetarian.
Directions
The manufacturer’s website also provides no information whatsoever on how the capsules are intended to be used. Ostensibly the product is a daily supplement, which are generally recommended to be taken with food. There are no warnings or recommendations for which populations should modify their use. Generally, women who are nursing or pregnant are instructed to contact a doctor.
Price
The manufacturer’s website lists the product at $23.95 for 30 capsules, which works out to $0.80 per capsule. We found the product listed on Amazon, but when we looked there were no sellers who had the product stocked, no price was listed, and there was only a single customer review.
Possible Side Effects
The fact that the website does not list any side effects, any directions for use, or the ingredients present in the capsule leaves us in the dark about possible side effects. On the one hand, phytoceramides are essentially just the lipid components of cell walls, and so there is negligible risk associated. On the other hand, phytoceramides are generally derived from wheat but may also be derived from rice, sweet potato, or other starches. Assuming that the product is derived from wheat, it’s possible individuals who are gluten intolerant could have an allergic reaction.
Manufacturer’s Commitment
The manufacturer issues no commitment or guarantee of any kind.
The Bottom Line
Oval Earth’s Phytoceramide Capsules market themselves in a very similar way to other phytoceramide supplements on the market. However, the manufacturer’s website contains such an astonishing lack of product information that it is nearly impossible to say anything positive about this product. For starters, we don’t even know what dosage of phytoceramides the capsules delivers, so it is impossible to know if they would be at all effective. Not knowing which plants the phytoceramides were derived from leaves us in the dark on whether there is the possibility for allergic reactions. Having no product reviews anywhere on the internet inspires little confidence. Furthermore, most of this product’s competitors offer at least twice as many capsules per bottle, often times for either half or a quarter of the price per capsule. In summary, there is very little that recommends Oval Earth’s product against other phytoceramide supplements.
