Grown Alchemist Smoothing Body Exfoliant Scrub
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Peppermint and Bergamot naturally cleanse, tone and purify your skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Smoothing Body Exfoliant Scrub”
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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.6–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePropanediol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPumice~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCoco-glucoside~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePropylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl caprylate~1.2–1.5%
- 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 caprylateCitric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.7–1.05%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.6–0.9%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.5–0.8%
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.25–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilJasminum officinale oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.25%
Charcoal powder~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77268:1~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Pumice, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Coco-glucoside, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Glyceryl undecylenate, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Triethyl citrate, Charcoal powder, Ci 77268:1, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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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 AlchemistSmoothing Body Exfoliant ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Phyt'sExtreme Nutrition Shower Cream Organic | WeledaAlmond Sensitive Skin Body Wash | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $48.00 | $17.58−$30.42 | $9.78−$38.22 | $14.57−$33.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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