The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Honey + 1 moreWorks
“Community Trade Honey moisturizes and conditions skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara peel, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~3.7–5.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolysorbate 20~2–2.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus aurantium amara peel~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMel~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMel~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelParfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.8%
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Parfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Benzophenone-4~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.1–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDenatonium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 14700~0.05–0.25%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Silica, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium amara peel, Unknown, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Mel, Honey, Mel, Parfum, Limonene, Parfum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Linalool, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Benzophenone-4, Disodium edta, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum, Citral, Parfum, Denatonium benzoate, Citronellol, Parfum, Geraniol, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Parfum, Ci 14700, Ci 17200
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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.
| The Body ShopPink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | L'OccitaneShea Green Chestnut Compote Body Scrub | JULYMEPerfume Body Scrub - 5 Types | Sanctuary SpaBody Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | $15.00 | $67.10+$52.10 | — | $1.66−$13.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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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- 3Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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