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Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Face Scrub

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 5% - 7.5%Glycerin 3% - 4.5%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Opt for porcelain skin with this foaming face scrub, boasting isopropyl methyl phenol to kill acne-causing bacteria, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate to reduce inflammation and prevent acne formation, Vitamin C to moisturize skin, and Vitamin E for antioxidant benefits.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

glycerin 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

elaeis guineensis oil 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Acnes Creamy Face Scrub

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

taurine 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

lauric acid 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Acnes Creamy Face Scrub

Source: From product name

This product might help exfoliate the skin with phenol, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

phenol 39% - 59%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

glycerin 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potential irritants

phenol 39% - 59%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

ci 15985 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A colorant

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

lauric acid 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

All ingredients

unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

phenol 39% - 59%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Ingredient list view

Unknown, Phenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Unknown, Maltitol, Elaeis guineensis oil, Unknown, Taurine, Unknown, Stearic acid, Glycol, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 42090, Ci 15985, Unknown, Parfum

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Key ingredients	dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin	Common: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycolic acid +2 more	Common: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin Other: madecassoside panthenol +8 more	Common: glycerin dipotassium glycyrrhizate Other: glycolic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: glycerin dipotassium glycyrrhizate Other: ascorbic acid glycolic acid +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 dimethicone	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: myristoyl nonapeptide-3 hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +6 more	Common: glycerin Other: lactic acid arginine +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: ascorbyl glucoside alcaligenes polysaccharides +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: arginine
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +7 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	limonene Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	papain Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? phenol Has skin benefit? +23 more	vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed yeast extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more

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Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Face Scrub

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