ADVANCED CLINICALS Vitamin C Body Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“Quantity DescriptionAdvanced Clinicals Brightening Vitamin C body scrub is a 3-in-1 scrub to brighten, exfoliate and hydrate the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Vitamin C Body Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ferulic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ferulic acid, Ascorbic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ferulic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreMay help
This product contains ferulic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocos nucifera oil~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSynthetic wax~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCetearyl alcohol~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAscorbic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCamellia sinensis leaf/panax ginseng root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~1.1–1.3%
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.8–1.15%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.65–0.95%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCeteareth-20~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Ferulic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Synthetic wax, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Ascorbic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Camellia sinensis leaf/panax ginseng root extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-20, Ferulic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene
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| ADVANCED CLINICALSVitamin C Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Drunk ElephantLook At That Acid | Dr Dennis GrossVitamin C Lactic Acid Firming Serum | Dr. Dennis Gross | Tree HutBare Shave Prep Sugar Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 71% | 60% |
| Price | — | $140.69 | $20.00 | $51.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate | Adenosine | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ADVANCED CLINICALS - Vitamin C Body Scrub" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (2.00% - 2.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.90% - 3.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6
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