Name: InstaNatural - Brightening Vitamin C Scrub
Brand: InstaNatural

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, glucosyl hesperidin.

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: jojoba esters, limnanthes alba seed oil.

saccharum officinarum extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

jojoba esters 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Quartz Crystals and Strawberry Seeds gently buff away dullness while Vitamin C, Green Tea and Coconut Water increase radiance for a complexion that appears refined, bright and youthful.Gently exfoliates and refines the skin for a smoother, softer texture Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles Improves hydration and replenishes the skin with nutrients Deeply cleanses the skin and reduces skin congestion

Source: Insta natural

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Quartz Crystals and Strawberry Seeds gently buff away dullness while Vitamin C, Green Tea and Coconut Water increase radiance for a complexion that appears refined, bright and youthful.Gently exfoliates and refines the skin for a smoother, softer texture Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles Improves hydration and replenishes the skin with nutrients Deeply cleanses the skin and reduces skin congestion

Source: Insta natural

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Brightening Vitamin C Scrub

Source: From product name

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.

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

salix alba bark extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine 7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Silica, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Propanediol, Shea butteramidopropyl betaine, Sclerotium gum, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Coco-glucoside, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Jojoba esters, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Fragaria vesca seed, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Lactic acid, Glyceryl oleate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenethyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol

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Key ingredients	camellia sinensis leaf extract centella asiatica extract +6 more	Common: glycerin camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more Other: salicylic acid retinyl palmitate	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +1 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +1 more Other: undaria pinnatifida extract	Common: glycerin saccharum officinarum extract +1 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride saccharomyces ferment +4 more	Common: glycerin jojoba esters Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: glycerin jojoba esters Other: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis panthenol +7 more	Common: glycerin jojoba esters Other: niacinamide	Common: glycerin jojoba esters Other: adenosine beeswax +6 more	Common: centella asiatica extract glycerin Other: sesamum indicum seed extract
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Potential Irritants	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus grandis fruit extract Has skin benefit? tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower cera Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 73360 Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? microcrystalline cellulose Has skin benefit? +25 more	sodium bicarbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? c13-15 alkane Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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InstaNatural Brightening Vitamin C Scrub

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Evens skin tone

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