Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Improves acne and blemishes, helps remove excessive sebum and promote cell renewal”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Allantoin, Butylene glycolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidAllantoin~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinWater~4.5–6.7%
Alcohol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholChlorophyllin-copper complex~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- 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 glycolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Allantoin, Water, Alcohol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Melissa officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Unknown, Citric acid, Unknown, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Unknown
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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.
| SANABody Refining LotionYOUR PRODUCT | MG217Salicylic Acid Formula Cream | NursemCaring Skin Fix | GarnierBody Ultimate Blends Restoring Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | — | $16.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SANA - Body Refining Lotion" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (6.50% - 9.70%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (allantoin 6.50% - 9.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 28.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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