Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Tea Tree Purifying Face Scrub”
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cetearyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil + 6 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:
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Aspartic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–18%
Cetearyl alcohol~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCocos nucifera oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinBrassicamidopropyl dimethylamine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pumice~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceAspartic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidCitrus grandis peel oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.9–1.4%
Salicylic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilVaccinium myrtillus seed extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitrus grandis seed extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Echinacea purpurea extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractMentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Acer saccharum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, Pumice, Aspartic acid, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Salicylic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Acer saccharum extract, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Dr.OrganicTea Tree Purifying Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | DermaHarmonySulfur & Salicylic Acid Liquid Castile Soap | Eve LomRescue Peel Pads x 60 | REVOLUTION SKINCAREMulti Acid Peeling Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | $49.20 | $13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sulfur | Lactobionic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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