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ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Activated Charcoal Face 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.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“The Charcoal Face Scrub will rid the skin of dead skin cell build-up, that can often lead to breakouts and dull skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
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, mannitol.
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: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.6–10.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPumice~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCalendula officinalis flower oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilMannitol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCharcoal powder~0.8–1.15%
Allantoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCellulose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Iron oxides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGeraniol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Pumice, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Mannitol, Charcoal powder, Allantoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Iron oxides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Tetrasodium edta, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ProcoalActivated Charcoal Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | ZO Skin HealthExfoliation Accelerator | MavalaSkin Vitality Beauty Enhancing Micro-Peel | Derma EOvernight Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $70.00 | $23.75 | $13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Sodium Polyacrylate | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Procoal - Activated Charcoal Face Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.60% - 0.90% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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