PRODUCT REVIEW
Ahava Facial Mud Exfoliator
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Prepares for absorption of moisturiser and leaves skin feeling clear, fresh and revitalised after use.
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
panthenyl triacetate
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Achieve a smoother, more refined complexion with AHAVA's Facial Mud Exfoliator ; a purifying face scrub that works to improve skin tone and texture without over-drying or uncomfortable tightness.
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Facial Mud Exfoliator
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
sea salt
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
maris sal
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
isopropyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
panthenyl triacetate
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
isopropyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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All ingredients
cellulose
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Cellulose, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Calcium carbonate, Propanediol, Unknown, Glycol, Silt, Sea silt, Cocamide mea, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Glycol stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Lactic acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Hexylene glycol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopherol, Maris sal, Unknown, Sea salt, Panthenyl triacetate
Sources
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Final report on the safety assessment of aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, magnesium silicate, magnesium trisilicate, sodium magnesium silicate, zirconium silicate, attapulgite, bentonite, Fuller's earth, hectorite, kaolin, lithium magnesium silicate, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, and zeolite