Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Peppermint Body Scrub is a foaming gel exfoliator that synthesizes peppermint with amino acid-based, hydrating exfoliation.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharum officinarum extract + 11 moreWorks
“Peppermint Body Scrub is a foaming gel exfoliator that synthesizes peppermint with amino acid-based, hydrating exfoliation.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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-agingSide benefit · Lysine, Serine + 1 moreMay help
This product contains lysine, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~9.1–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonatePumice~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropylamine oxide~2.5–3%
Acrylates copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerParfum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDi-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate~1.5–1.8%
Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.55–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSalicylic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acidBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.35–0.6%
Benzethonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractAlanine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBetaine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlutamic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidGlycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineLysine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineProline~0.25–0.5%
Serine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSorbitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolThreonine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~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 LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Pumice, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzethonium chloride, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Alanine, Arginine, Betaine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Lysine, Proline, Serine, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Threonine, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol
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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.
| MALIN + GOETZPeppermint Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireThe Body Exfoliator | WishfulYO GLOW Intense Face & Body Enzyme Scrub | PixiClarity Acid Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | — | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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