Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub Review

Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub
Ingredients

Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polyethylene, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Review

Does Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub Work?

 
Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Polyethylene
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
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Sodium PCA
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Glycerin
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Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
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Phenoxyethanol
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Lactic Acid
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Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
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Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Glycereth-2 Cocoate
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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.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Polyethylene
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PolyethyleneCommonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Arvensis Leaf OilSimilar to peppermint oil, this fragrant wild mint essential oil contains menthol, mentone, and other compounds responsible for its cool, fresh, minty scent.
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateA highly effective preservative against fungi, specifically mold and yeast. It is cost-effective, functions at very low levels, and also provides some protection against bacteria.
Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycereth-2 Cocoate