Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Scrub

Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Scrub

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium coco-sulfate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purify your complexion with Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Scrub ; an innovative formula that reaches deep into the pores to draw out dirt and debris.”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.3–14%
Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~2.1–3.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.5–2.3%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–0.95%
Exfoliation
Polylactic acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Fortified with natural Charcoal and Tomato Extract, the exfoliating treatment effectively buffs away dead skin and impurities to reveal a clearer, healthier appearance.”
Source: Mankind

This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Polylactic acidEffect: LowUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation~1.5–2.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~9.3–14%est.
Polylactic acidUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliationMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.3–14%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium coco-sulfate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xanthan gum~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polylactic acid~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

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Charcoal powder~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Hydrogenated jojoba oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium coco-sulfate, Xanthan gum, Polylactic acid, Charcoal powder, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Iron oxides, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate

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