Grown Alchemist Blemish Treatment Gel - Salix-Alba & Boswellia
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Non-greasy botanical extracts and Salicylic Acid tighten, balance, exfoliate and slough away impurities for a visibly improved, brighter, healthier-looking complexion, that leaves skin calm, cool and collected. Ingredients”
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-blemish4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Blemish Treatment Gel , Salix-Alba & Boswellia”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, mannitol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Boswellia carterii oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.8–4.2%
- 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 extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractAllantoin~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSalicylic acid~1–1.6%
- 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 acidMannitol~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineChamomilla recutita leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc gluconate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateAesculus hippocastanum extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractSalix alba bark extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Salix alba bark extractBoswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.4%
Arnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractCi 42090~0.1–0.35%
Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sphingomonas ferment extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.05%
Sodium phytate~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Allantoin, Salicylic acid, Mannitol, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Chamomilla recutita leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Salix alba bark extract, Boswellia carterii oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Unknown, Ci 42090, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium phytate
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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.
| Grown AlchemistBlemish Treatment Gel - Salix-Alba & BoswelliaYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceRedness Relief 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant | RevivaLight Skin Peel Mild Exfoliant | YEOUTHDaytime Defense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | $37.08 | $59.49+$22.41 | $20.80−$16.28 | $54.85+$17.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycerin | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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