Pixi By Petra Glow Peel Advanced Exfoliating Pads

Name: Pixi - By Petra Glow Peel Advanced Exfoliating Pads
Brand: Pixi

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
lactic acid
salicylic acid
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
retinyl palmitate
arginine
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
glycerin
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

85 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Reduces appearance of pores & breakouts,Corrects skin's tone & polishes skin's texture,Plant extracts soothe & energize,Paraben free These gentle yet effective exfoliating pads will reveal brighter healthier, more radiant skin with regular use."

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Apply the exfoliating treatment daily to work towards minimised pores, breakouts and fine lines and an even complexion."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW
lactic acid	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"By Petra Glow Peel Advanced Exfoliating Pads"

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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
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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"Glycolic acid stimulates cell turnover, rose water hydrates & revitlalizes and retinyl palmitate promotes collagen production."

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WIMJ summary

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: arginine, 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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
arginine	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
caprylyl glycol	LOW

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This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	MEDIUM
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycolic acid
rosa damascena flower extract
sd alcohol 40-b

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycolic acid 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	5% - 7.5%
aminomethyl propanol Used to adjust the pH in formulations	3.8% - 5.7%
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	2.7% - 4%
rosa damascena flower extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	2% - 3%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.7% - 2.5%
sd alcohol 40-b 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	1.4% - 2.1%
hamamelis virginiana water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	1.1% - 1.7%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.85% - 1.25%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.5% - 1.15%
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	0.4% - 0.95%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.35% - 0.85%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.35% - 0.85%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.8%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.2% - 0.75%
ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating	0.15% - 0.6%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.1% - 0.45%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.1% - 0.45%
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)	0.1% - 0.35%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.1% - 0.4%
caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative	0.05% - 0.3%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.3%
retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	0.05% - 0.2%
sodium carbonate Helps regulate product's pH	0.05% - 0.15%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.05% - 0.15%
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