Neal's Yard Remedies Purifying Palmarosa Facial Polish
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Our oil balancing facial polish gently exfoliates and decongests oily and combination skin.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zea mays starch~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCocos nucifera oil~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilKaolin~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~2.7–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinNelumbo nucifera seed powder~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose cocoate~1.8–2.2%
Cetearyl olivate~1.7–2.1%
Rosa canina fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSorbitan olivate~1.1–1.4%
Zinc oxide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCetyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLevulinic acid~0.6–0.9%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSclerotium gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAlcohol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 AlcoholCanarium commune gum oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEpilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium levulinate~0.45–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderBerberis aquifolium extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.6%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Zea mays starch, Cocos nucifera oil, Kaolin, Glycerin, Nelumbo nucifera seed powder, Sucrose cocoate, Cetearyl olivate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Sorbitan olivate, Zinc oxide, Cetyl alcohol, Levulinic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sclerotium gum, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Canarium commune gum oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Epilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium levulinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Berberis aquifolium extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| Neal's Yard RemediesPurifying Palmarosa Facial PolishYOUR PRODUCT | Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub | NIP+FABVitamin C Fix Scrub 75m | Comptoir des HuilesThe Organic Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neal's Yard Remedies - Purifying Palmarosa Facial Polish" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 20.00£ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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