Tree Hut Ultra Hydrating and Exfoliating Scrub for Nourishing Essential Body Care Coconut Lime
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
“Product description: Exfoliating sugar scrub removes dull, dry skin to reveal glowing, soft, smooth skin”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, Salicylic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Lime contains Vitamin C to brighten and help improve skin texture and tone”
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
MoisturizingSucrose, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“Ultra Hydrating and Exfoliating Scrub for Nourishing Essential Body Care Coconut Lime”
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:
glycerin, sucrose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Retinyl palmitate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
“In addition, the plant-based body scrub is rich in vitamin C, an essential vitamin that assists with the skin healing process while providing protection from harmful free radicals that contribute to the development of signs of aging.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSucrose~7.5–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGlycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~3–4.5%
Silica~2.5–3.7%
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~2–3%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCocos nucifera shell powder~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Physical exfoliant that can cause micro tears on the skin's surface
More about Cocos nucifera shell powderButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedOenothera biennis oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilRetinyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidWater~0.35–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.7%
Ci 14700~0.15–0.65%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Sucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Cocos nucifera shell powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Oenothera biennis oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| Tree HutUltra Hydrating and Exfoliating Scrub for Nourishing Essential Body Care Coconut LimeYOUR PRODUCT | CollistarAnti-Water Talasso-Scrub | DIMEWhipped Body Exfoliator | MedicubeRed Clear Cica Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | $12.10 | $28.91+$16.81 | $26.00+$13.90 | $24.13+$12.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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