Arcona Raspberry Clarifying Pads

Arcona Raspberry Clarifying Pads
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Review

Results you may expect from using Arcona Raspberry Clarifying Pads:

Arcona Raspberry Clarifying 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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22
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1.5
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Ingredients explained

Alcohol Denat.
Est. %65
Function
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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.

Wine Extract
Est. %22
Function
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An extract obtained from wine that contains potent antioxidants such as the famous resveratrol, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and tannins.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
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This 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.
Totarol
Est. %1.9
Function
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An effective antimicrobial and antioxidant bioactive compound that occurs naturally in cypress trees.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %1.8
Function
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A 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.
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.7
Function
Origin
An antioxidant and astringent extract derived from raspberries - which are a rich source of flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and tannins.
Water
Est. %1.6
Function
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The 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.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
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The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %1
Function
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A 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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.