Herbal Essentials Scrub Sunflower Seed Oil And Kaolin
Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Key actives include: Kaolin Clay that gently cleanses and exfoliates, visibly reducing oils.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Key actives include: Kaolin Clay that gently cleanses and exfoliates, visibly reducing oils.”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlyceryl stearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateKaolin~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 alcoholOlus oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinCera alba~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaMyristyl myristate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilHydrated silica~0.5–1.2%
Juglans regia shell powder~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mel~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateParfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Kaolin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Olus oil, Glycerin, Cera alba, Myristyl myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrated silica, Juglans regia shell powder, Mel, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Parfum, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, 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.
| Herbal EssentialsScrub Sunflower Seed Oil And KaolinYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ Daily Detox Clay Cleanser | Radiant Glow BotanicalFacial Milk | SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $29.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Panthenol | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Herbal Essentials - Scrub Sunflower Seed Oil And Kaolin" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States and from 3.99£ up to 8.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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