B Skincare

B Skincare B Enzyme Facial Scrub

Name: B Skincare - B Enzyme Facial Scrub
Brand: B Skincare

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

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Exfoliation

Gluconolactone ~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“Gently Exfoliate And Refine Your Skin With This Gentle Exfoliator!”

Source: Supderdrug

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.

GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.1–0.35%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 3 more

Works

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, calcium gluconate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~1–1.45%

Calcium gluconate· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–5.7%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.7%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1–1.45%est.

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~4.9–7.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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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Glycerin~2.7–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Perlite~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin

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Methylpropanediol~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~1–1.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Prunus armeniaca seed powder~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium gluconate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Gluconolactone~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Calcium gluconate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Perlite, Methylpropanediol, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Gluconolactone, Citronellol, Sodium benzoate, Calcium gluconate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acnencbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoagingonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative studydovepress.com
6
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
8
Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
9
An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patientsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
10
Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Preventionsciencedirect.com
11
Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacidssciencedirect.com
12
Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Lightneostrata.neogen.gr

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