Ren Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Scrub
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ExfoliationMaris salNot delivered
“Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 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, magnesium pca.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–33%
- 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 triglycerideMagnesium sulfate~4.9–7.4%
Glyceryl stearate se~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seEthylhexyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateMaris sal~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Maris salTriolein~2–3%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideWater~1.3–2%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilTocopherol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolGlycerin~0.5–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinMagnesium pca~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaPelargonium graveolens oil~0.4–0.95%
Salvia sclarea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.3–0.75%
Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractParfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium surfactin~0.2–0.75%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Magnesium sulfate, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Maris sal, Triolein, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Magnesium pca, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea extract, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Parfum, Sodium surfactin, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Ren SkincareAtlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Institut EsthedermCellular Water Gentle Body Scrub | Costa BrazilBody Scrub | Exfoliante Para O Corpo | Dr. BrandtMicrodermabrasion Body Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | — | $37.45 | $88.00 | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Sunflower Seed Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ren Skincare - Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (magnesium pca 0.45% - 1.05% and glycerin 0.50% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.55CA$ in Canada and for 25.66£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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