Naturopathica Pear Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Pear Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel”
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: lactic acid.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Arginine + 6 moreWorks
“Formulated with hydrating fig, smoothing jojoba beads and exfoliating pear puree for glowing, polished skin.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingLactic acidMay help
“Jojoba wax beads slough away dead skin cells without robbing your skin of moisture for a revitalized appearance.Key Ingredients Pear Fruit Extract sloughs off dead skin cells to reveal smoother-looking skin.Lactic Acid reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and offers deep exfoliation.Jojoba Wax Beads natural physical exfoliants that sweep away dead skin cells to polish skin without stripping moisture.Key Benefits Smooths and firms skin.Skin looks visibly revitalized and rejuvenated.Sloughs off dead skin cells.Tip Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product for one week afterwards.”
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ficus carica fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Carica papaya fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pyrus communis fruit extract~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractLactic acid~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidArginine~4.2–6.3%
- 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 ArginineXylitylglucoside~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolJojoba esters~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilWater~0.95–1.4%
Xanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractSalix alba bark extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Salix alba bark extractRubus idaeus seed extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilCymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Pyrus communis fruit extract, Lactic acid, Arginine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Jojoba esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Water, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ficus carica fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Rubus idaeus seed extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Maltodextrin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Alcohol
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| NaturopathicaPear Fig Polishing Enzyme PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousSmooth Out Liquid | Wish FormulaBubble Bubble Chef Cushion: Peeling Pad 1pc + Peeling Base X 4 | ADVANCED CLINICALSBody Bump Eraser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $68.00 | $39.99−$28.01 | $18.70−$49.30 | $25.20−$42.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Naturopathica - Pear Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.70% - 7.10%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 2.40% - 3.50%, xylitylglucoside 2.90% - 4.30%, arginine 4.20% - 6.30% and lactic acid 4.70% - 7.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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