AMELIORATE Body Care Smoothing Body Exfoliant
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Urea + 16 moreWorks well
“AMELIORATE Smoothing Body Exfoliant exfoliates, softens skin and smooths Keratosis Pilaris bumps while moisturising for up to 8 hours.”
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, sodium lactate.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum, urea
ExfoliationUrea, Allantoin + 1 moreNot delivered
“AMELIORATE Smoothing Body Exfoliant exfoliates, softens skin and smooths Keratosis Pilaris bumps while moisturising for up to 8 hours.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
This product contains serine. 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 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%
Synthetic wax~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinBambusa arundinacea stem extract~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium lactate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholPetrolatum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterIsopropyl palmitate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePolysorbate 60~0.95–1.15%
Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium carbomer~0.6–0.85%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterParfum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed milk protein~0.4–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidSerine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSorbitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolUrea~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaLinalool~0.25–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilJuniperus mexicana wood oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.2%
Allantoin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinIngredient list view
Water, Synthetic wax, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Ammonium lactate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isopropyl palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium carbomer, Sodium benzoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Lactic acid, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Linalool, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Juniperus mexicana wood oil, Sodium chloride, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Allantoin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AMELIORATEBody Care Smoothing Body ExfoliantYOUR PRODUCT | Vitamin ESensitive Oat and Coconut Body Lotion | Sanctuary SpaSignature Natural Oils Ultra Rich Body Butter | Eveline Cosmetics6 Ceramides Intensely Nourishing Greasing body emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 47% |
| Price | — | $6.66 | $21.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Copernicia Cerifera Wax | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"AMELIORATE - Body Care Smoothing Body Exfoliant" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium lactate 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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