PRODUCT REVIEW
Derma E Crepey Skin Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Scrub
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Our uniquely formulated Anti-Crepe Complex of powerful Apple, Cranberry & Kakadu Plum Fruit Extracts and natural Dead Sea Salts visibly buffs away dull skin layers.
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopherol
1.6% -
2%
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Crepey Skin Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Scrub
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
maris sal
2.3% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-blemish
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Evens skin tone
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
saccharum officinarum extract
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopherol
1.6% -
2%
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
epilobium angustifolium extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
8% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
8% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
decyl glucoside
8% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Maris sal, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium phytate, Jojoba esters, Diutan gum, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Assessment report on Epilobium angustifolium L. and/or Epilobium parviflorum Schreb., herba
- Epilobium angustifolium extract demonstrates multiple effects on dermal fibroblasts in vitro and skin photo-protection in vivo
- The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)