Peter Thomas Roth - Acne Face & Body Scrub

Peter Thomas Roth Acne Face & Body Scrub

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WORKS FOR
  • Cleansing
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • glycolic acid
  • allantoin
  • capryloyl glycine
  • hydrogenated jojoba oil
  • sarcosine
  • +2 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
100 /100
IRRITANCY
HIGH
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What does the product description say?
"Keep blemishes at bay with the Peter Thomas Roth Acne Face and Body Scrub; an ultra-gentle acne-fighting scrub that effectively cleanses and treats without over drying."
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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 (capryloyl glycine, carbomer, hexylene glycol, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Acne Face & Body Scrub"
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WIMJ summary

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
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What does the product description say?
"Acne Face & Body Scrub"
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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: glycolic acid.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
HIGH
Ingredient Irritancy Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Has skin benefit
ammonium hydroxide
does not have skin benefit
cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract
does not have skin benefit

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
23% - 34%
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
5.4% - 8%
Helps adjust the product pH
4.6% - 6.9%
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
4.2% - 6.3%
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
2.9% - 4.3%
2.1% - 3.2%
Stabilizes the product formulation
0.5% - 1%
Help to stabilize the product formulation
0.5% - 1%
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
1.2% - 1.8%
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
1.1% - 1.7%
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
0.95% - 1.45%
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
1.1% - 1.6%
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
0.55% - 1.3%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.45% - 1.05%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.4% - 0.9%
A preservative
0.3% - 0.6%
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
0.35% - 0.8%
A preservative
0.25% - 0.5%
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
0.4% - 0.95%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.15% - 0.65%
Plain old water
0.15% - 0.55%
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