PCA SKIN Blemish Control Bar

Name: PCA SKIN - Blemish Control Bar
Brand: PCA SKIN

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
azelaic acid
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
cocos nucifera oil
elaeis guineensis kernel oil
glycerin
glycine soja oil
glycine soja protein
ricinus communis seed oil
tocopherol
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FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Clear and smooth oily or breakout-prone skin with this purifying cleansing bar for the face and body with salicylic acid, eucalyptus leaf oil and vitamin E. Key Benefits Clear pores of oil and soften the skin Reduce existing acne breakouts and prevent future acne breakouts with 2% salicylic acid Purifying ingredients including eucalyptus oil Who is this for?"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycine soja protein, sorbitan oleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycine soja protein	HIGH
sorbitan oleate	HIGH

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"Blemish Control Bar"

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
azelaic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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"Salicylic acid provides purifying anti-bacterial exfoliation, keeping your skin free of prolonged breakouts and roughness."

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WIMJ summary

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: salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
azelaic acid	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
ricinus communis seed oil
sorbitan oleate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	2% Declared
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	23% - 34%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	6% - 9%
elaeis guineensis kernel oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	4.4% - 6.6%
ricinus communis seed oil A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency	3.4% - 5.2%
water Plain old water	2.2% - 3.3%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	1.7% - 2.6%
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	1.6% - 2.4%
sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together	1.1% - 1.6%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.9% - 1.35%
azelaic acid Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals	0.5% - 1.2%
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.45% - 1%
tsuga canadensis leaf oil	0.3% - 0.75%
glycine soja protein A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking	0.35% - 0.8%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder 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	0.15% - 0.55%
tocopherol 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	0.1% - 0.3%
glycine soja oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function	0.1% - 0.45%
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