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Potent-C Power Scrub Peter Thomas Roth

Peter Thomas Roth - Potent-C Power Scrub
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

30 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Starting at $38.00
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In stock 2/5/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Exfoliation
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What does the product description say?
"Boosted by Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid, Peter Thomas Roth's Potent-C Power Scrub is an invigorating facial scrub that contains orange Vitamin C beads, black Jojoba Spheres, white Aluminum Oxide, gold Jojoba Beads and white Cocoa Butter Beads to help brighten, exfoliate, polish, nourish and condition skin's appearance."
From: Ulta

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ferulic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
ascorbyl palmitate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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What does the product description say?
"Potent-C Power Scrub"
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ferulic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopheryl acetate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
jojoba esters
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ascorbyl palmitate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
3 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
4 jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
5 cellulose Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
6 mannitol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
7 hydrogenated jojoba oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
9 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
10 ferulic acid A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
11 ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
12 theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
13 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil 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.
14 citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
15 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
16 tocopheryl acetate 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.
17 l actose
18 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
19 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
20 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
21 hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
22 polyvinyl alcohol
23 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
24 tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
25 potassium sorbate A preservative
26 sodium benzoate A preservative
27 talc Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
28 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
29 fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
30 titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
31 iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
32 (ci 77499, ci 77492), d& The ingredient is not recognized
33 c red no. 30 lake, d&c red no. 3
34 0, fd& The ingredient is not recognized
35 c yellow no.
36 yellow no. 5 A yellow dye
37 aluminum lake. The ingredient is not recognized
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Scientific Sources

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  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
  • Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
  • Ferulic Acid: Therapeutic Potential Through Its Antioxidant Property
  • Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin
  • Antioxidant Properties of Ferulic Acid and Its Possible Application
  • Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
  • Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
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