The Body Shop Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub
Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It features a formula that unclogs pores without over-drying the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean 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, Mannitol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinLauryl betaine~3.8–4.7%
Polyethylene~2.4–3%
Acrylates copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPropanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium chloride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMannitol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.8%
P-anisic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidCellulose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseAcacia concinna fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Gypsophila paniculata root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateLeptospermum petersonii oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCi 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Lauryl betaine, Polyethylene, Acrylates copolymer, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Mannitol, Sodium hydroxide, P-anisic acid, Cellulose, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract, Menthol, Disodium edta, Gypsophila paniculata root extract, Limonene, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Citral, Tocopheryl acetate, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| The Body ShopTea Tree Squeaky-Clean ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySensitive Resurfacing Peel | Milk TouchFive Flower Dark Spot Clearing Jumbo Pad | Oo HawaiiBirdseed Detoxifying Face Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $22,046.98 | $30.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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