PCA Skin Gentle Exfoliant

6/13 Best Ingredients

1/13 Good Ingredient

6/13 Unfavorable Ingredients

3/13 Natural Ingredients

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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

polyethylene

Polyethylene. Abrasive agent

aha

Alpha-hydroxy Acid. Peeling and skin-healing properties. Used to rejuvenate photo-aged skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16469079

Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

whole leaf aloe vera concentrate

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
isopropyl palmitate

Palm Oil. Moisturizer

jojoba oil

Jojoba. Moisturizer

Neutral Ingredients

carbomer 940

Carbomer. Controls consistency

Unfavorable Ingredients

propylene glycol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
stearyl alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
triethanolamine

Triethanolamine. Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8956558

methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
imidazolidinyl urea

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
propylparaben

Propylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Whole leaf aloe vera concentrate, Propylene glycol, Polyethylene, Glyceryl stearate SE, Stearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, AHA, Jojoba oil, Carbomer 940, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben

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Merchant's description of this product:
A light and creamy cleansing scrub containing smooth beads to exfoliate and polish the skin. read more

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