Beekman 1802 Sunshine Body Scrub 7.5% PHA Body Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“Sunshine Body Scrub 7.5% PHA Body Exfoliator”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Anti-agingSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Bifida ferment lysateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
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, lactose.
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: borago officinalis seed oil, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Borago officinalis seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pumice~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGluconolactone~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about GluconolactoneStearic acid~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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~1.7–2.6%
- 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 stearateCetyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCeteareth-25~1–1.5%
Beta vulgaris root juice~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCaprae lac~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseMilk protein~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinBifida ferment lysate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCurcuma longa root powder~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pumice, Gluconolactone, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Beta vulgaris root juice, Borago officinalis seed oil, Caprae lac, Lactose, Milk protein, Bifida ferment lysate, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Curcuma longa root powder, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Beekman 1802Sunshine Body Scrub 7.5% PHA Body ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | DermadoctorKP Duty Dermatologist Formulated Body Scrub | Gold Bond UltimateDark Spot Minimizing Body Cream | AveenoTone + Texture Daily Renewing Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 49% | 45% |
| Price | — | $26.76 | — | $10.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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