Maria Akerberg Body Scrub Review

Maria Akerberg Body Scrub
Review

Does Maria Akerberg Body Scrub Work?

 
Maria Akerberg Body 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
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
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Glycerin
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Dehydroxanthan Gum
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Sodium Chloride
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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
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Coco-Betaine
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Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
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Decyl Glucoside
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Xylitylglucoside
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Lactic Acid
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Sodium Anisate
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Sodium Levulinate
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Anhydroxylitol
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Xylitol
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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
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Thymol
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Root Extract
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Bud Extract
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Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289)
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Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed PowderAn abrasive, fine powder made from ground apricot seed shells. It can be irritating and cause microfractures on the skin’s surface.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
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.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Jojoba OilA potent occlusive moisturizing jojoba oil derivative.
Glycerin
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Dehydroxanthan Gum
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from pomelo peels - sometimes mislabeled as grapefruit. The high limonene content is responsible for its citrusy scent. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.

Coco-Betaine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Coco-BetaineA naturally-derived cleansing agent often paired with other surfactants. It can help make other cleansing agents less harsh on the skin, and it also provides high amounts of fine foam.
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
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.
Xylitylglucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XylitylglucosideAn emollient extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It includes palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic acids, and antioxidants such as tocopherols and γ-oryzanol.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Sodium Anisate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium AnisateA natural preservative with a sweet scent.
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Anhydroxylitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AnhydroxylitolA derivative of xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. It has humectant moisturizing properties.
Xylitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XylitolAn organic compound that is most well-known for its use as a sweetener that also protects your teeth from cavities. Xylitol is used in skincare as a moisturizing humectant and has been shown to improve the protective barrier function of the skin.
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
Thymol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymol
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Root Extract
Olea Europaea (Olive) Bud Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Bud Extract
Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289)
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil