Carbon Theory Facial Exfoliating Scrub

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

aspartic acid
cocos nucifera oil
glycerin
saccharum officinarum extract

IRRITANCY

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A$24.99

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Size: 125 ml

Facial Exfoliating Scrub

A$24.99

Out of stock

Size: 125 ml

Facial Exfoliating Scrub

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Citric Acid removes dead skin cells, speeds cell turnover and is effective in treating mild acne, pigmentation, clogged pores and dark spots."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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"Facial Exfoliating Scrub"

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

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What does the product description say?

"Natural Pumicite Particles cleanse and exfoliate the skin clearing clogged pores, preventing breakouts and keeping your skin looking balanced, clear and hydrated ."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: aspartic acid, glycerin.

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: cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
aspartic acid	HIGH
cocos nucifera oil	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains aspartic acid. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
aspartic acid	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
potassium sorbate
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	5.5% - 8.2%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	4% - 5.9%
brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine	2.8% - 4.2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.2% - 3.2%
pumice Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation	1.9% - 2.9%
maris limus extract	1.5% - 2.2%
aspartic acid An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles	1.3% - 1.9%
carbon black	1% - 1.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	0.55% - 1.3%
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.4% - 1%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking	0.35% - 0.8%
saccharum officinarum extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.15% - 0.65%
citrus limon peel oil A highly irritating fragrance	0.15% - 0.5%
sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations	0.1% - 0.45%
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity	0.1% - 0.4%
citrus limon fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity	0.1% - 0.35%
acer saccharum extract A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds	0.05% - 0.25%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.05% - 0.15%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	aspartic acid cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: aspartic acid cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: salicylic acid cetearyl alcohol	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: ascorbic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: glycerin saccharum officinarum extract +1 more Other: lactic acid glycolic acid +16 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +1 more Other: glycine soja oil hydrogenated jojoba oil +2 more	Common: glycerin saccharum officinarum extract Other: azelaic acid lactic acid +15 more	Common: glycerin saccharum officinarum extract Other: gluconolactone caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: salicylic acid olea europaea fruit oil +1 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin +1 more Other: retinol camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? mentha viridis leaf oil Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +17 more	garcinia mangostana fruit extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit juice Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	cananga odorata flower oil Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? oleic acid Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? rose extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? rosa centifolia flower water Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? hexyl nicotinate Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum seed extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 caprylate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 cocoate Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? polylactic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +42 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? carrageenan Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Has skin benefit? +33 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel extract Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +6 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? sulfur Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	retinol Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium extract Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +21 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	molasses extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +24 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +89 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? pumice Has skin benefit? +26 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? calcium oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more