Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks
“A cooling and revitalising body scrub to refine, smooth and refresh skin, while helping to boost hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliating Body Polish”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha viridis leaf oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus armeniaca seed powder~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2.4–3.6%
Propanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2.4%
- 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 juicePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSclerotium gum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumMentha viridis leaf oil~0.95–1.4%
Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCocamidopropyl betaine~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Papaver somniferum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCaramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium gum, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Papaver somniferum seed extract, Limonene, Caramel, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| ESPAExfoliating Body PolishYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyCoconut & Charcoal Underarm Detox Scrub | HempzFresh Fusions Sandalwood & Apple Herbal Body Scrub | Natura BisséThe Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $71.00 | $15.00−$56.00 | — | $86.00+$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body ScrubThalgo Body Mon Granité Fraicheur Exfoliating Sorbet
Product summary
"ESPA - Exfoliating Body Polish" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 41.04€ in France, from 36.00$ up to 76.00$ in the United States, from 97.00CA$ up to 105.70CA$ in Canada, from 25.20£ up to 51.10£ in the United Kingdom and for 69.75A$ in Australia.
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