Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub

Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub

Review

Does Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub work?

Naturopathica Lemongrass Mimosa 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
80
6
4
2
1.9
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Glycerin
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Cetyl Palmitate
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Gluconolactone
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Sodium Benzoate
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Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
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Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Oil
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
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Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell PowderAn abrasive powder from the hard outer shells of walnuts that you often see in exfoliating products. It is an eco-friendly alternative to abrasive plastic micro-particles.
Cetearyl Glucoside
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl GlucosideAn emulsifier that creates stable mixtures of oil in water that feel soft and spread easily. Cetearyl glucoside is sold with cetearyl alcohol as an emulsifier blend and also provides some body to the formula.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cetyl Palmitate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl PalmitateA moisturizing occlusive and emollient wax ester that consists of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. In nature, cetyl palmitate is found, and was first identified, in spermaceti, a waxy substance from inside the skull of the sperm whale.
Gluconolactone
Est. %1
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Oil
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from the flowers of the tropical ylang-ylang tree. It is a popular ingredient in skincare, as well as in aromatherapy, perfumes, and the food industry for its sweet, floral, slightly fruity, jasmine-like scent.

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit OilA lemon-scented essential oil distilled from the fruits of an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.