Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment

Name: Dr Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment
Brand: Dr Dennis Gross

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
glycolic acid
lactic acid
salicylic acid
bakuchiol
linoleic acid
caprylic/capric triglyceride
copper pca
glycerin
hexylresorcinol
hydroxyethyl urea
linolenic acid
phospholipids
saccharide isomerate
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
vitis vinifera fruit extract
zinc pca
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"An all-over body polishing treatment that visibly improves the look of ingrown hairs, KP, and dry skin, and helps reduce the appearance of body blemishes and uneven skin tone."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, zinc pca

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bakuchiol	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM

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"Finished with jasmine, lavender and moisturising squalane for a youthful, lit-from-within glow."

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol, glycolic acid.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
bakuchiol	HIGH
zinc pca	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"An all-over body polishing treatment that visibly improves the look of ingrown hairs, KP, and dry skin, and helps reduce the appearance of body blemishes and uneven skin tone."

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol, glycolic acid, hydroxyethyl urea, salicylic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: hexylresorcinol.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
bakuchiol	HIGH
hexylresorcinol	LOW

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"Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment"

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WIMJ summary

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: glycolic acid, hydroxyethyl urea, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
hydroxyethyl urea	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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"Hydration is locked in for long-lasting softness, as the multi-layered pad glides across your skin."

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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: copper pca, 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: squalane, linolenic acid.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
hydroxyethyl urea	HIGH
saccharide isomerate	HIGH

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

The following ingredients - hexylresorcinol also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bakuchiol	HIGH
hexylresorcinol	MEDIUM
zinc pca	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
alcohol denat.
sd alcohol 40-b

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	1.25% - 2.5%
water Plain old water	13% - 16%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	5.8% - 7.1%
sd alcohol 40-b Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	3.5% - 4.3%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	2.5% - 3%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	2% - 2.5%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	1.7% - 2.1%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	1.1% - 1.3%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	1.6% - 1.9%
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	1.2% - 1.5%
hexylresorcinol Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.95% - 1.15%
olive oil glycereth-8 esters	0.8% - 1.15%
bakuchiol A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation	0.65% - 1%
bromelain	0.6% - 0.95%
papain An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating	0.6% - 0.9%
phytic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics	0.6% - 0.9%
linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores	0.8% - 1.2%
linolenic acid An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation	0.7% - 1.05%
soy isoflavones	0.5% - 0.75%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.5% - 0.75%
saccharide isomerate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	0.45% - 0.65%
phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product	0.45% - 0.7%
copper pca Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
zinc pca A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing	0.4% - 0.6%
hydroxyethyl urea A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients	0.45% - 0.65%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.45% - 0.65%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.45% - 0.65%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.4% - 0.65%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.4% - 0.65%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.55% - 0.8%
hamamelis virginiana water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
menthone glycerin acetal	0.25% - 0.5%
vitis vinifera fruit extract A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds	0.3% - 0.5%
jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract Used as a fragrance	0.15% - 0.25%
eugenia caryophyllus flower extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.2% - 0.4%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.1% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
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