Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes
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ExfoliationPapain, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ilex paraguariensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks
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, polyglycerin-6.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~6.3–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diatomaceous earth~4.4–5.3%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~1.2–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinLactic acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerNiacinamide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideC15-19 alkane~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractIlex guayusa leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Bromelain~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Papain~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainPolyglycerin-6~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilPassiflora edulis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCurcuma longa root powder~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Diatomaceous earth, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Niacinamide, C15-19 alkane, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Ilex guayusa leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bromelain, Sodium phytate, Papain, Polyglycerin-6, Zingiber officinale root oil, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Curcuma longa root powder, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Sorbitan oleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
| Youth To The PeopleYerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with EnzymesYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumVegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% | GlossierSolution | CreamySérum renovador hidratante com ácido lático | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | $30.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Youth To The People - Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.90% - 1.10%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.20% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Youth To The People" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 164.56A$ in Australia, from 59.00$ up to 70.00$ in the United States and for 47.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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