Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
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The product retails from 18.80£ up to 196.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 40.00$ in the United States and for 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Does not work for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Guérande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm
Source: From product name
This product might help exfoliate the skin with maris sal, sea salt, but These ingredients is not the most effective.
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
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm uses salt to exfoliate the skin and combines with a balm that hydrates the skin, keeping it bright and fresh. This product is suitable for vegans.
Source: Allbeauty
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (ethylhexyl palmitate, olea europaea fruit oil) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that softens the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Ingredient list view
Maris sal, Sea salt, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Laureth-3, Mentha piperita oil, Tocopherol, Ocimum basilicum oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene
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