Nu Skin Epoch Polishing Bar

Nu Skin Epoch Polishing Bar

Review

Results you may expect from using Nu Skin Epoch Polishing Bar:

Nu Skin Epoch Polishing Bar 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
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
22
Stearic Acid
11
Coconut Acid
6
Palmitic Acid
4
Sodium Isethionate
3
Water
2
Sea Clay Extract
1
Fragrance
1
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Tsuga Heterophylla Bark Powder
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Myristic Acid
0.3
Calcium Silicate
0.3
Hydroxyapatite
0.3
Sodium Silicoaluminate
0.3
Sodium Ferrocyanide
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Sorbic Acid
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
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Water
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %45
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Coconut Acid
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Coconut AcidAn emollient and cleansing mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil that contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Sodium Isethionate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Isethionate
Water
Est. %3
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.
Sea Clay Extract
Est. %2
Function
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Sea Clay Extract
Fragrance
Est. %1
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.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Tsuga Heterophylla Bark Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tsuga Heterophylla Bark Powder
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.

Myristic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Calcium Silicate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Calcium Silicate
Hydroxyapatite
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydroxyapatite
Sodium Silicoaluminate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Silicoaluminate
Sodium Ferrocyanide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Ferrocyanide
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
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Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.