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A good face exfoliator is hard to come by. Plenty of products claim to do the job, but some are too severe for your sensitive skin. By knowing what’s in your face exfoliator you can make sure you’ve got the product that’s just right for you.

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First Botany Arabica Coffee Scrub

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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • dead sea salt granules
    Dead Sea Salt Granules. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
4
  • organic grape seed oil
    Grape. Antioxidant
  • coffee arabica seed oil
    Coffea Arabica Seed Oil. Oil from coffee seeds has shown to possess antioxidant and anti-aging properties. It promotes collagen production and noticeably improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3569896
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • dead sea salt
    Dead Sea Salt. Salt from Dead Sea has not been scientifically proven to heal skin conditions, however people from all over the world visit the Dead Sea because of its reputed therapeutic effects.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
4
  • organic sweet almond oil
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • organic shea butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • cacao extract
    Cacao Oil. Emollient, skin protecting properties
  • organic coconut extract
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
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Baebody Arabica Coffee Scrub

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0/10 Good Ingredients
0/10 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • dead sea salt granules
    Dead Sea Salt Granules. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
4
  • organic grape seed oil
    Grape. Antioxidant
  • coffee arabica seed oil
    Coffea Arabica Seed Oil. Oil from coffee seeds has shown to possess antioxidant and anti-aging properties. It promotes collagen production and noticeably improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3569896
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • dead sea salt
    Dead Sea Salt. Salt from Dead Sea has not been scientifically proven to heal skin conditions, however people from all over the world visit the Dead Sea because of its reputed therapeutic effects.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
4
  • organic sweet almond oil
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • organic shea butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • cacao extract
    Cacao Oil. Emollient, skin protecting properties
  • organic coconut extract
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
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PUNCH Skin Care Exfoliator

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3/25 Good Ingredients
1/25 Unfavorable Ingredient
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
3
  • salicylic acid
    Salicylic Acid. Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMHT0012067
  • ananas sativus (organic pineapple juice)
    Pineapple. Exfoliator
  • botanical extracts of fine grinding walnut grain
    Walnut. Abrasive properties
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
7
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
6
  • sesamum indicum (organic sesame seed oil)
    Sesame Seed Oil. Heals broken skin
  • chamomilla recutita (chamomile leaf extract)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • tilia cordata (linden leaf extract)
    Linden. Healing agent
  • algae extract
    Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
  • lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle flower extract)
    Lonicera Caprifolium. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
  • lonicera japonica (japanese honeysuckle extract)
    Lonicera Japonica. Anti-inflammatory properties
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
5
  • caprylic/ capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond oil)
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba wax seed)
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • organic plant oils of butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba seed oil)
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • glucoside
    Glucoside. Plant derived, unknown qualities
  • hydroxypropyl starch phosphate
    Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate. Thickener
Unfavorable Ingredients
1
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
8
  • vaccinium myrtillus (organic bilberry) extract
    Bilberry. Great antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties
  • vaccinium macrocarpon (organic cranberry) extract
    Cranberry. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • mangifera indica (mango) butter
    Mango. Anti-photoaging properties (protection against skin aging due to sun exposure)
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23458392
  • azadirachta indica (neem) oil
    Neem. Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. Used to treat a variety of skin diseases.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3695574
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
3
  • palm stearic acid
    Vegetable Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (organic orange) extract
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
2
  • prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
    Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
  • salix alba (willow bark) extract
    Willow. Skin soothing properties
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
3
  • elaeis guineensis (organic palm) oil
    Palm Oil. Moisturizer
  • saccharum officinarum (organic sugar cane) extract
    Sugar Cane. Skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties
  • butyrospermum parkii (organic shea) butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
Protective Ingredients
1
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
Conditioning Ingredients
3
  • acer saccharinum (organic sugar maple) extract
    Sugar Maple. Skin clearing ingredient
  • tartaric acid
    Tartaric Acid. Buffering agent, maintains pH levels.
  • malic acid
    Malic Acid. Buffering agent, maintains pH levels.
Neutral Ingredients
2
  • emulsifying wax
    Emulsifying Wax. Emulsifier
  • xanthan gum (polysaccharide gum)
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
2
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0/11 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
3
  • dead sea mud
    Dead Sea Mud. Being rich in minerals, dead sea mud is claimed to possess anti-aging and moisturizing properties.
  • aloe vera juice
    Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
2
  • sunflower oil
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
  • calendula oil
    Calendula Officinalis. Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
3
  • shea butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • jojoba oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • hickory bark extract
    Hickory Bark Extract. Moisturizing and anti-bacterial properties
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • deionized water
    Aqua. Water
  • kaolin
    Kaolin. Absorbent agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
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Retseliney Gentle Exfoliant Cream

12/14 Best Ingredients
0/14 Good Ingredients
2/14 Unfavorable Ingredients
7/14 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • aluminum silica (bauxite)
    Aluminum Silica. Abrasive agent
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
4
  • vitis vinifera (grapeseed) oil
    Grape. Antioxidant
  • cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil
    Hemp Seed. Antioxidant
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • persea gratissima (avocado) oil
    Avocado. Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
5
  • glyceryl monostearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • caprylic/capric triglycerides
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol (96% natural)
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Unfavorable Ingredients
2
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Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

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10/35 Good Ingredients
13/35 Unfavorable Ingredients
7/35 Natural Ingredients
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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
2
  • silica
    Silica. Abrasive agent
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
7
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • lauramide mipa
    Lauramide Mipa. Cleansing agent
  • tea cocoyl glutamate
    Tea-cocoyl Glutamate. Cleansing agent
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit water
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • sodium hydrozide
    Sodium Hydrozide. PH adjuster, cleansing agent. Safe when used in small amounts. Highly caustic when in bigger amounts.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14798
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
  • moringa pterygosperma seed extract
    Moringa Seed. Purifying agent
Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)
1
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
Sunscreen Ingredients
1
  • benzophenone 2
    Benzophenone. Sunscreen ingredient. Considered safe for adults.
Neutral Ingredients
9
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • cellulose
    Cellulose. Thickener
  • glycol distearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
  • cetearyl glucoside
    Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent
  • acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
    Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • phenoxyisopropanol
    Phenoxyisopropanol. Preservative
  • yellow 6 (ci 15985)
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
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Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Abrasive agent
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Very effective skin moisturizer.
Moisturizer
Antioxidant
Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Heals broken or itchy skin
Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Salt from Dead Sea has not been scientifically proven to heal skin conditions, however people from all over the world visit the Dead Sea because of its reputed therapeutic effects.
Cleansing Agent
Peeling and skin-healing properties. Used to rejuvenate photo-aged skin.
Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Cleansing agent
Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Abrasive properties
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Moisturizer
Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
Moisturizer
Abrasive agent
Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Anti-irritant properties
Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, bleaching
Oil from coffee seeds has shown to possess antioxidant and anti-aging properties. It promotes collagen production and noticeably improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Cleansing agent
Emollient, skin protecting properties
May improve appearance of wrinkles
Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Abrasive agent
Emollient
Repairs and moisturizes skin
Abrasive agent
Plant extract, skin healing properties
Stimulates skin regeneration
Exfoliator
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Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Preservative. Not very likely, but could cause contact allergy.
Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Preservative. Potential contact allergen
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Cleansing agent, irritating to skin.
Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Emulsifying agent. May cause skin irritation.
Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Fragrance. Potential cause for contact dermatitis, classified as strong sensitizer.

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