Kneipp Beauty Secret Argan & Marula Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub
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MoisturizingSucrose, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil + 6 moreWorks
“Soften and condition your skin with the power of argan and marula oils for intense hydration and a healthy-looking glow.”
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, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, argania spinosa kernel oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Beauty Secret Argan & Marula Exfoliating Sugar Body 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–39%
- 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 SucroseHelianthus annuus hybrid oil~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilRicinus communis seed oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPogostemon cablin oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.45–1.1%
Parfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Sucrose, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| KneippBeauty Secret Argan & Marula Exfoliating Sugar Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranVanilla Vibezzz - Argan Oil + Sugar Balm Refillable Exfoliating Body Scrub Jar | Nubian HeritageRaw Shea Butter Body Scrub | SheaMoistureBody Scrub African Water Mint & Ginger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $27.92 | $8.79 | $11.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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