Cosmedica Skincare Glycolic Acid 2.5% Facial Scrub

Cosmedica Skincare Glycolic Acid 2.5% Facial Scrub

Review

Results you may expect from using Cosmedica Skincare Glycolic Acid 2.5% Facial Scrub:

Cosmedica Skincare Glycolic Acid 2.5% Facial 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
30
Water
4.3
Dimethyl Sulfone
4.2
Jojoba Esters
4.1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
4
Decyl Glucoside
3.9
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3.8
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3.7
Cocamide MIPA
3.6
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
3.5
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
3.4
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
3.3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3.2
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
3.1
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
3
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
2.9
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
2.8
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
2.7
Origanum Vulgare Extract
2.6
Tocopheryl Acetate
2.5
Glycolic Acid
0.3
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
0.3
Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Fruiting Body Extract
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Extract
0.3
Arctium Lappa Leaf Extract
0.3
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Equisetum Arvense Extract
0.3
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
0.3
Geranium Maculatum Extract
0.3
Carrageenan
0.3
Arginine
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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Decyl Glucoside
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Cocamide MIPA
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Rosa Canina Seed Oil
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
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Origanum Vulgare Extract
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Glycolic Acid
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Arctium Lappa Leaf Extract
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Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Equisetum Arvense Extract
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Geranium Maculatum Extract
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Arginine
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %30
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.
Dimethyl Sulfone
Est. %4.3
Function
Origin
Dimethyl SulfoneDescription is coming soon
Jojoba Esters
Est. %4.2
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Est. %4.1
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDerived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %3.9
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3.8
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Cocamide MIPA
Est. %3.7
Function
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Cocamide MIPADescription is coming soon
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %3.6
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Est. %3.5
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Disodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateDescription is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %3.4
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %3.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %3.2
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.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %3.1
Function
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Seed OilRosehip oil derived from the seeds of the dog rose shrubs. It contains mainly linoleic and linolenic emollient fatty acids (and other polyunsaturated fatty acids), as well as a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %2.9
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed OilA fatty emollient and occlusive oil expressed from the seeds of borage flowers. It has a uniquely high content of a rare gamma-linolenic acid and also contains squalene, phytosterols, and vitamin E.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
Est. %2.8
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed ExtractDescription is coming soon
Origanum Vulgare Extract
Est. %2.7
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Origanum Vulgare ExtractDescription is coming soon
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %2.6
Function
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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.

Glycolic Acid
Est. %2.5
Function
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Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Fruiting Body Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Fruiting Body ExtractDescription is coming soon
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract
Est. %0.3
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Calendula Officinalis ExtractA soothing extract derived from the marigold plant. It is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant carotenoids, flavonoids, and triterpenes.
Arctium Lappa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arctium Lappa Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower ExtractAn extract from the flowers of the red clover plant that is rich in antioxidant phytoestrogens, astringent tannins, and flavonoids. It can also add a mild, honey-like scent.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense ExtractA soothing extract from the green part of the horsetail, a non-flowering plant that contains a lot of minerals beneficial for skin growth, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent tannins.
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
Est. %0.3
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Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) ExtractDescription is coming soon
Geranium Maculatum Extract
Est. %0.3
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Geranium Maculatum ExtractDescription is coming soon
Carrageenan
Est. %0.3
Function
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CarrageenanA gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
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.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.