Boots Care Exfoliating Foot Scrub Sea Minerals & Mint
Works for
ExfoliationMaris salNot delivered
“Made with 97.8% naturally derived ingredients, Boots CARE Sea Minerals & Mint Exfoliating Foot Scrub deeply exfoliates for smooth polished feet.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Propylene glycolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.8–7.2%
- 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 GlycerinPerlite~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerlitePolysorbate 20~3–4.5%
Triethanolamine~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMentha piperita oil~1.2–1.9%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMaris sal~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Maris salPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Magnesium chloride~0.2–0.75%
Magnesium nitrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCamphor~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Perlite, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Mentha piperita oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Maris sal, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium nitrate, Triethylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Camphor, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Menthol
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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.
| BootsCare Exfoliating Foot Scrub Sea Minerals & MintYOUR PRODUCT | TOŁPADermo Face Sebio | Biologique RechercheLotion P50 PIGM 400 | ACUREResurfacing Inter-gly-lactic Peel Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | — | — | — | $22.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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