Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A hydrating blend of Atlantic Kelp Extract and Microalgae Oil helps to replenish comfortable moisture levels, whilst infusing skin with essential minerals.
Source: Mankind
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, chlorella protothecoides oil.
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
REN Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Body Scrub
Source: From product name
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Magnesium sulfate, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Maris sal, Chlorella protothecoides oil, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Water, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Glycerin, Magnesium pca, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea extract, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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