Naturopathica Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“Pumpkin Purifying 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: gluconic acid, lactic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gluconic acid, Cucurbita pepo + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid, 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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Gluconic acidMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucurbita pepo~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Cucurbita pepoWater~12–17%
Lactic acid~4.3–6.4%
- 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 acidPropanediol~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinLonicera japonica flower extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractDehydroxanthan gum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumGluconic acid~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium hydroxide~0.95–1.45%
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium gluconate~0.45–1.05%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilThymol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractHamamelis virginiana water~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractAlcohol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 AlcoholRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Hydrastis canadensis root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%
- 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 benzoateSodium chloride~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyoxal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
More about GlyoxalIngredient list view
Cucurbita pepo, Water, Lactic acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Dehydroxanthan gum, Gluconic acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium gluconate, Parfum, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Thymol, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Citric acid, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Hydrastis canadensis root extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Sodium chloride, Glyoxal
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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.
| NaturopathicaPumpkin Purifying Enzyme PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Lotus Moon Skin CarePumpkin Enzyme Peel 10% | Dermalogicaliquid peel | SEPHORA COLLECTIONGlow Peel Pads with AHA + PHA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | $68.00 | $22.00−$46.00 | $77.99+$9.99 | $15.04−$52.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Azelaic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Naturopathica - Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.30% - 6.40%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.80% and lactic acid 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 62.00$ up to 68.00$ in the United States, for 72.50CA$ in Canada and for 44.80£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 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
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- 6Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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