Epicuren Discovery Pumpkin Apple Spice Peel

Epicuren Discovery Pumpkin Apple Spice Peel

Review

Results you may expect from using Epicuren Discovery Pumpkin Apple Spice Peel:

Epicuren Discovery Pumpkin Apple Spice Peel 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
80
Water
6
Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract
4
Glycerin
3
Xanthan Gum
2
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin)
1.5
Malic Acid
1.3
Phytic Acid
1
Cinnamomum Cassia Extract
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Dehydroxanthan Gum
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
0.3
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
0.3
Caramel
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Water
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Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin)
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Malic Acid
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Phytic Acid
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Cinnamomum Cassia Extract
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Dehydroxanthan Gum
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Phenoxyethanol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
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Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
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Caramel
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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.
Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment ExtractDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Xanthan Gum
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin)
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin)Description is coming soon
Malic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Malic AcidA simple organic alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly found in unripe fruits. It is more gentle of an exfoliant when compared to the famous and potent glycolic and lactic acids.
Phytic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Phytic AcidPhytic acid is found in rice and is seen as a cousin of alpha-hydroxy acids. As a chelator, it can bind to certain metals that may cause discoloration in products or reduce the efficacy of other ingredients.
Cinnamomum Cassia Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia ExtractDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateA vegetable glycerin or synthetically produced emulsifier and gentle cleansing agent. It won't leave skin feeling tight or dry when used to cleanse.
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.
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroxanthan GumDescription is coming soon
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.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower OilDescription is coming soon
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf OilDescription is coming soon
Caramel
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaramelA natural ingredient that is derived from the heat treatment of table sugar. Caramel is used in skincare as a natural colorant that can create transparent, dark brown solutions. It also works as a fragrance, where it provides a sweet, sugary scent.