Arcona Proficiency Cleansing Exfoliating Pads Review

Arcona Proficiency Cleansing Exfoliating Pads
Review

Does Arcona Proficiency Cleansing Exfoliating Pads Work?

 
Arcona Proficiency Cleansing Exfoliating Pads is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.
 
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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Alcohol Denat.
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Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
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Smithsonite Extract
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
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Salicylic Acid
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
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Pogostemon Cablin Oil
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
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Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
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Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
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Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810)
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Mica
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Smithsonite Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Smithsonite Extract
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin OilA luxurious, fragrant essential oil obtained from patchouli leaves. It contains germacrene, patchoulol, and norpatchoulenol - which are responsible for its musky, earthy, and sweet scent.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud OilAn essential oil obtained from clove flower buds. A fragrant compound called eugenol is responsible for its sweet and earthy aroma.
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from nutmeg kernels. It has a spicy, earthy, and woody aroma.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterA fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810)
Mica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MicaA mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.