PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Coffee Body Scrub Firming
sea salt
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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?
This scrub contains coffee, salt and sugar cane which scrub your skin while aloe vera provides moisturizing and softness.
saccharum officinarum extract
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
limonene
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus reticulata peel oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
saccharum officinarum extract
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
limonene
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus reticulata peel oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
saccharum officinarum extract
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sea salt
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
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
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Ingredient list view
Saccharum officinarum extract, Sea salt, Coffea robusta seed powder, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Xanthan gum, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris powder, Limonene, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil