Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Salt Flake Scrub”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1Works
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium chloride~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideWater~12–19%
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMagnesium sulfate~3.1–4.7%
Parfum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPpg-26-buteth-26~1.7–2.6%
Laminaria hyperborea extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButeth-3~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTributyl citrate~0.05–0.2%
Levulinic acid~0.01–0.05%
Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Sodium chloride, Water, Glycerin, Magnesium sulfate, Parfum, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Citric acid, Tributyl citrate, Levulinic acid, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ThalgoSalt Flake ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | NewseedBody Scrub Scrub Smooth | GRAYMELINPink Salt Body Scrub To Foam | L'OccitaneShea Green Chestnut Compote Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | $22.60 | $67.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Gluconolactone | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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