Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm

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Does Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm work?

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 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
3
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Polyethylene
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Water
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Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
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Papain
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Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
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Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
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Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
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Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
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Maltodextrin
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Levulinic Acid
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Pentylene Glycol
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Sodium Metabisulfite
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Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %80
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %2.9
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Polyethylene
Est. %2.8
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.
Water
Est. %2.7
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.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %2.6
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractA soothing extract obtained derived from the papaya fruit. It contains a skin softening and mildly exfoliating enzyme called papain, as well as various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can assist in the wound healing process.
Papain
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit ExtractObtained from the fruits of the lowbush blueberry, this purple-blue extract is rich in antioxidant vitamin C and anthocyanins.
Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Levulinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Levulinic AcidLevulinic acid can be found in both natural and processed foods, such as Chinese quince, papaya, rice, sake, and wheaten bread. It is manufactured from starch by chemical processes and is used as a masking ingredient. It is also claimed by the manufacturer to have a good bactericidal efficacy.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Sodium Metabisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium MetabisulfiteA preservative that is especially effective at preventing fungus and mold growth. It is normally combined with a strong bactericidal preservative in order to achieve broad-spectrum protection. Sodium metabisulfite is also used as an antioxidant.