PURITO BHA Dead Skin Moisture Gel
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationBetaine salicylateStrong evidence
“BHA Dead Skin Moisture Gel”
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: betaine salicylate.
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract + 1 moreGood evidence
“BHA Dead Skin Moisture Gel”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylateGood evidence
“Decongest oily or blemish-prone skin with PURITO’s BHA Dead Skin Moisture Gel, an overnight exfoliator with 2% betaine salicylate to dissolve dead skin cells, renewing radiance and clarity.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~7–10.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract2-hexanol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerBetaine salicylate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, 2-hexanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Betaine salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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