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Naturopathica Espresso Mud Body Scrub
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Naturopathica Espresso Mud Body Scrub

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“An essential therapy of European thermal spas for hundreds of years, black silt mud is fortified with minerals to soothe dry skin.”
Source: Naturopathica

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~5.3–8%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–3.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.2–3.3%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~1.3–2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.1–1.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.15–0.6%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.05–0.15%
Exfoliation
Gluconolactone ~0.05–0.15%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“This rich mud scrub combines sweet, earthy notes of coffee arabica and sarsaparilla with volcanic pumice and black silt clay to exfoliate the skin, help stimulate circulation and remove impurities.”
Source: Naturopathica

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.

Salix nigra bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain salicylic acid~0.85–1.25%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.3–0.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Salix nigra bark extractA plant extract that might contain salicylic acidMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Coffea arabica seed oilMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.1–1.7%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.3–8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Black silt
Not recognized
Pumice~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Coffea arabica seed extract~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Cetyl palmitate~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Salix nigra bark extract~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Coffea arabica seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Hemidesmus indicus (sarsaparilla) oil
Not recognized
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Apis meliferra (honey) oil
Not recognized
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Styrax benzoin resin extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Gluconolactone~0.05–0.15%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Unknown, Pumice, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Coffea arabica seed extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Salix nigra bark extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Coffea arabica seed oil, Unknown, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Effect of green Coffea arabica L. seed oil on extracellular matrix components and water-channel expression in in vitro and ex vivo human skin modelsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Testkarger.com
  4. 4
    Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin link.springer.com
  5. 5
    ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM ema.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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