InstaNatural Skin Brightening Scrub - Age-Defying Exfoliation

27/35 Best Ingredients

7/35 Good Ingredients

1/35 Unfavorable Ingredient

26/35 Natural Ingredients

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Abrasive Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

pumice

Pumice. Pumice stone, abrasive agent

Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

green tea (wildcrafted camellia sinensis)

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999
organic licorice

Licorice. Powerful antioxidant properties
wildcrafted ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo. May improve appearance of wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20412217
pomegranate

Pomegranate. Antioxidant, assists skin regeneration
organic aloe

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
vitamin c (sodium ascorbyl phosphate)

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387
alpha arbutin

Arbutin. Antioxidant, skin conditioning, bleaching

coq10 (ubiquinone)

Coenzyme Q10. Antioxidant which reduces wrinkle depth. Comes in natural or synthetic form.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 10416055
kosher vegetable glycerin

Vegetable 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
astaxanthin

Astaxanthin. Antioxidant, shown to improve wrinkle appearance.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22428137
clementine essential oil

Clementine. Antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
tocopherol

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
organic argan oil

Argan Oil. Leads to increased skin elasticity - an important anti-aging property. Also acts as a moisturizer. Anti-hair loss properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25673976
wildcrafted horsetail

Horsetail. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

sucrose stearate

Sucrose Stearate. Cleansing agent

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

wildcrafted bladderwrack

Bladderwrack. A type of seaweed, used to treat burns, insect bites and other skin conditions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - Bladderwrack at MedLine
wakame bioferment (undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract)

Wakame Bioferment. Skin-healing properties, promotes healthy skin funcitons
apricot kernel seeds

Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
(2s) 2 amino 5 guanidinopentanoic acid

(2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid. Stimulates skin regeneration
blue tansy

Blue Tansy. Skin conditioning agent, helps heal and soothe skin.

organic turmeric

Turmeric. Skin healing plant extract
lecithin

Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
organic gotu kola

Centella Asiatica. Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3116297
wildcrafted propolis

Propolis. Heals damaged skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Face Exfoliators)

niacinamide (vitamin b3)

Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.

jojoba beads

Jojoba. Moisturizer

Protective Ingredients

wildcrafted dandelion

Dandelion. Antibacterial and fungicidal properties

wild geranium

Wild Geranium. Antibacterial properties

Conditioning Ingredients

wildcrafted hydrangea

Hydrangea. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

acrylates/c10 30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Wild Cherry. Fragrance

polyglyceryl 10 laurate

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. Skin conditioning agent
ethyl hexyl glycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances

Unfavorable Ingredients

phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

Original List of Ingredients:

Green Tea (Wildcrafted Camellia Sinensis), Organic Licorice, Wildcrafted Bladderwrack, Wildcrafted Ginkgo Biloba, Pomegranate, Organic Aloe, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), CoQ10 (Ubiquinone), Wakame Bioferment (Undaria Pinnatifida Cell Culture Extract), Apricot Kernel Seeds, Jojoba Beads, Pumice, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Astaxanthin, Clementine Essential Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Wild Cherry, Blue Tansy, Organic Turmeric, Wildcrafted Hydrangea, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Organic Argan Oil, Organic Gotu Kola, Wildcrafted Propolis, Wildcrafted Horsetail, Wildcrafted Dandelion, Wild Geranium, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Merchant's description of this product:
InstaNatural's skin brightening & anti-aging scrub is a skin strengthening facial scrub that restores youthful radiance to aging, uneven, hyperpigmented and sun-damaged skin. Containing a robust 20% of vitamin C, this powerful scrub offers maximum antioxidant protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure, as well as helping to diminish fine lines, wrinkles spots and blemishes for a prime and pristine appearance. InstaNatural's skin brightening & anti-aging scrub is produced in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. Made in the USA. read more

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