Margaret Dabbs London Exfoliating Hand Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil + 7 moreWorks
“Enriched with Emu Oil and Jojoba Beads, the scrub hydrates and nourishes the skin, while Orange Peel brightens to help reduce the appearance of age spots.”
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.
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: cannabis sativa seed extract, hydrogenated jojoba oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This luxurious treatment gently exfoliates the skin to remove dead cells and rough texture, leaving your hands feeling soft and smooth.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Enriched with Emu Oil and Jojoba Beads, the scrub hydrates and nourishes the skin, while Orange Peel brightens to help reduce the appearance of age spots.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel powder + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.1–7.5%
- 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 alcoholDromiceius oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilEthylhexyl palmitate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsopropyl palmitate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateLauryl laurate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- 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 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-100 stearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitrus aurantium dulcis peel powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Glycerin~0.5–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Cannabis sativa seed extract~0.4–0.6%
Nymphaea alba root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant root extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Nymphaea alba root extractRosa spinosissima fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Symphytum officinale root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Symphytum officinale root extractCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Dromiceius oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Lauryl laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel powder, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Nymphaea alba root extract, Rosa spinosissima fruit extract, Symphytum officinale root extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| Margaret Dabbs LondonExfoliating Hand ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | The Body ShopHemp Hard-Working Hand Scrub | HATCH MAMASmooth Whipped Exfoliating Body Treatment | LATHERLavender Olive Foaming Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 24% | 24% |
| Price | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Allantoin | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Comfrey root: from tradition to modern clinical trialsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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