Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder

Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder

Review

Does Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder work?

Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder 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
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
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Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
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Diglycerin
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract
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Calamine
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Tapioca Starch
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Papain
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Maltodextrin
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Allantoin
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Arnica Montana Flower Extract
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Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
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Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
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Ingredients explained

Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl GlutamateA naturally-derived amino-acid based cleansing ingredient. It is known to be a mild yet high foaming cleanser that won't strip skin or leave it feeling tight and dry.
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Diglycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
DiglycerinA powerful humectant that collects moisture, making skin feel hydrated and supple. Diglycerin is less sticky and a stronger humectant, but slower absorbing than standard glycerin.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract
Est. %2
Function
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract
Calamine
Est. %1.5
Function
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Calamine
Tapioca Starch
Est. %1
Function
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Tapioca StarchTapioca starch is used to absorb excess oil and provide slip for dry powder formulations.
Papain
Est. %0.3
Function
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PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
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.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidA derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flower heads of the mountain arnica plant. This plant is used as herbal medicine to treat wounds, bruises, and inflammation. In skincare, however, it is mostly added for fragrance purposes due to its pleasant pine and sage odor.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from pineapple fruits that contains various antioxidants, vitamin C, and bromelain - an enzyme mixture that acts as a mild exfoliant. Bromelain also has some anti-inflammatory activity and may help with the healing of wounds and scars.
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Alchemilla Vulgaris ExtractA soothing extract that is derived from the lady's mantle plant. It contains plenty of astringent tannins and certain anti-inflammatory compounds.
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit ExtractDerived from the golden kiwi fruit, this extract is rich in humectant polysaccharides and antioxidant organic acids, as well as phenolic compounds.