Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Persea gratissima oil + 3 moreWorks well
“The scrub also delivers essential hydration to skin to soften the body and quench the thirst of dehydrated skin in need of moisture.”
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:
panthenol, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: persea gratissima oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Nourish the body with the Skin Authority Bamboo Ginseng Scrub ; a gentle yet effective exfoliator that targets dry and rough patches of skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tea-lauryl sulfate~12–15%
Decyl glucoside~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycereth-7~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePersea gratissima oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilBambusa vulgaris stem powder~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Luffa cylindrica fruit powder~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed powder~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays cob powder~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPanthenol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHedera helix extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractQuillaja saponaria bark extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractJuglans nigra leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractTitanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAlumina~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSilica~0.5–0.75%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDiazolidinyl urea~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Carbomer~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Tea-lauryl sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Glycereth-7, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Persea gratissima oil, Unknown, Bambusa vulgaris stem powder, Luffa cylindrica fruit powder, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed powder, Zea mays cob powder, Mica, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Hedera helix extract, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Juglans nigra leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Titanium dioxide, Alumina, Silica, Sodium polyacrylate, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Carbomer, 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.
| Skin AuthorityBamboo Ginseng ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | St. TropezTan Enhancing Body Polish | TheradermNuPeel Natural Enzyme Peel | AnthonyBlue Sea Kelp Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | $42.00 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skin Authority - Bamboo Ginseng Scrub" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.65% - 0.95% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.65% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States, for 43.20CA$ in Canada and from 26.00£ up to 28.08£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
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- 5Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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