Lush Ocean Salt Self-preserving

Lush Ocean Salt Self-preserving

Review

Does Lush Ocean Salt Self-preserving work?

Lush Ocean Salt Self-preserving 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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sea Salt
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
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Glycerin
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Synthetic Japan Wax
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil
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Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters
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Butter
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Verbena Officinalis Leaf Absolute
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Citral
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Fragrance
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Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
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Ingredients explained

Sea Salt
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Sea SaltA mixture of minerals from saltwater. The studies show that sea salt may help to restore skin health by improving skin barrier function, improving moisturization, reducing inflammation, and reducing skin roughness and redness.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Glycerin
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Synthetic Japan Wax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Synthetic Japan Wax
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from lime peels that is mostly comprised of limonene, pinene, terpinene, and terpineol - which give off a sweet citrusy scent.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from mango seeds that is comprised of emollient and occlusive moisturizing stearic and oleic acids. It is best suited for dry skin.
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters
Butter
Est. %1
Function
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Butter
Verbena Officinalis Leaf Absolute
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Verbena Officinalis Leaf Absolute
Citral
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Citral

A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
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Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)