"Balea - Natural Beauty Almond Oil Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Does not work for

Exfoliation

Anti-aging

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 2.4% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus hybrid oil, isopropyl myristate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

isopropyl myristate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

helianthus annuus hybrid oil 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 2.4% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 2.4% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Natural Beauty Almond Oil Scrub

Source: From product name

This product might help exfoliate the skin with maris sal, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

maris sal 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 3.8% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

isopropyl myristate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Potential irritants

parfum 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

maris sal 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation

ethylhexyl stearate 8.6% - 12.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

isopropyl myristate 4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Ingredient list view

Maris sal, Ethylhexyl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Parfum, Calcium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	helianthus annuus hybrid oil isopropyl myristate +1 more	Common: helianthus annuus hybrid oil tocopherol Other: helianthus annuus seed oil hippophae rhamnoides oil	Common: helianthus annuus hybrid oil isopropyl myristate +1 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil carthamus tinctorius seed oil +3 more	Common: isopropyl myristate tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +5 more	Common: isopropyl myristate tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +5 more	Common: isopropyl myristate tocopherol Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +16 more	Common: helianthus annuus hybrid oil Other: allantoin	Common: isopropyl myristate Other: salicylic acid beeswax +3 more	Common: tocopherol Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil argania spinosa kernel oil +3 more	Common: tocopherol tocopherol Other: glycolic acid glycolic acid +12 more	Common: tocopherol Other:
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit?	citronellol Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +11 more	menthol Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +74 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +7 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	maris sal Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus hybrid oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +144 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium coco-sulfate Has skin benefit? +18 more	maris sal Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +25 more	maris sal Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +37 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +12 more

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Balea Natural Beauty Almond Oil Scrub

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

Exfoliation

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