Ethique Exfoliating Lime & Ginger Solid Body Scrub Bar
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliating Lime & Ginger Solid Body Scrub Bar”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sucrose + 3 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:
sucrose.
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, theobroma cacao seed butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Theobroma cacao seed butter~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSucrose~7.7–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePumice~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceSodium cocoyl isethionate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBrassica alcohol~2.1–3.1%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.8–2.7%
- 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 oilEuphorbia cerifera cera~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
More about Euphorbia cerifera ceraCandelilla cera~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrated silica~1.2–1.9%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zingiber officinale root powder~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium isethionate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Water~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 77288~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sucrose, Pumice, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Brassica alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Candelilla cera, Hydrated silica, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Zingiber officinale root powder, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium isethionate, Mica, Dehydroacetic acid, Water, Limonene, Ci 77288, Ci 77891
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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.
| EthiqueExfoliating Lime & Ginger Solid Body Scrub BarYOUR PRODUCT | OdyliqueBody Coconut Candy Scrub | SheaMoistureIlluminating Hand and Body Scrub Coconut and Hibiscus | NCLA BeautyHey Sugar Body Scrub Pink Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $13.00 | — | $24.76+$11.76 | $36.00+$23.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ethique - Exfoliating Lime & Ginger Solid Body Scrub Bar" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 7.70% - 11.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Ethique" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails at around 13.49$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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