Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub

5/22 Best Ingredients

13/22 Good Ingredients

4/22 Unfavorable Ingredients

3/22 Natural Ingredients

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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

salicylic acid (2%)

Salicylic Acid. Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMHT0012067

Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

sodium cocoyl isethionate

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate. Surfactant, cleansing agent

peg 6 caprylic/capric glycerides

Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides. Surfactant, cleansing agent

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

menthol

Menthol. Anti-irritant properties

Sunscreen Ingredients

benzophenone 4

Benzophenone. Sunscreen ingredient. Considered safe for adults.

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
glycol distearate

Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
synthetic wax

Emulsifying Wax. Emulsifier
ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol. Solvent
microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline Wax. Binder, stabilizer
peg 12 dimethicone

Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.

sodium hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798
sodium lauroyl lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer. Useful for combining ingredients, film forming, emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
fragrance

Fragrance.
ferric ferrocyanide

Ferric Ferrocyanide. Blue cosmetics color

Unfavorable Ingredients

cetyl alcohol

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

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

diazolidinyl urea

Diazolidinyl Urea. Preservative. Potential contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 3378427
iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy
Source: CAS Number 55406-53-6

Original List of Ingredients:

Salicylic Acid (2%), Water,Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate,Glycerin,Glycol Distearate,Synthetic Wax,PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides,Ethoxydiglycol,Microcrystalline Wax,Cetyl Alcohol,PEG-12 Dimethicone,Sodium Hydroxide,Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate,Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,Xanthan Gum,Fragrance,Propylene Glycol,Diazolidinyl Urea,Menthol,Benzophenone-4,Ferric Ferrocyanide,Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub, with spherical beads, targets what clogs pores and clears away impurities leaving you with a healthy-looking complexion and noticeably softer, smoother skin after just one use. read more

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