Nubian Heritage Patchouli + Buriti Body Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingSucrose, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“For Smooth, Healthy Skin Use this fragrant, ultra-moisturizing sugar scrub, crafted with aromatic patchouli oil, organic shea butter and nutrient-rich buriti oil, to hydrate and exfoliate, revealing healthier looking, smoother skin.Patchouli , Sweet, spicy, and aphrodisiacal Patchouli essential oil is known for its regenerating & toning effect on skin and hair.”
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, sucrose.
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Patchouli + Buriti Body Scrub”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGlycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilParfum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButter~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterRosa canina seed extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sucrose, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Parfum, Unknown, Butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Rosa canina seed extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pogostemon cablin oil
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| Nubian HeritagePatchouli + Buriti Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | SheaMoistureIlluminating Hand and Body Scrub Coconut and Hibiscus | NCLA BeautyHey Sugar Body Scrub Pink Grapefruit | OdyliqueBody Coconut Candy Scrub | |
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| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $14.73 | $24.67+$9.94 | $36.00+$21.27 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nubian Heritage - Patchouli + Buriti Body Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 6.00% and sucrose 26.00% - 39.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Nubian Heritage" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 52.45CA$ in Canada, for 39.18A$ in Australia, at around 14.72$ in the United States and for 24.30£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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