Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Dual Action Scrub

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Dual Action Scrub

Review

Results you may expect from using Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Dual Action Scrub:

Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Dual Action 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
85
Isopropyl-Methylphenetole
2
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
1.9
Glycerin
1.8
Palmitic Acid
1.7
Stearic Acid
1.6
Myristic Acid
1.5
Dipropylene Glycol
1.4
Hydroxylated Lanolin
1
Lauric Acid
0.3
PPG-28 Cetyl Ether
0.3
Maltitol
0.3
Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate
0.3
Glycol Distearate
0.3
Hydrogenated Egg Oil
0.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Succinic Anhydride
0.3
Acid Blue 9
0.3
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
0.3
Fragrance
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Isopropyl-Methylphenetole
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Glycol Distearate
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Hydrogenated Egg Oil
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Ingredients explained

Isopropyl-Methylphenetole
Est. %85
Function
Origin
Isopropyl-Methylphenetole
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Glycerin
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Palmitic Acid
Est. %1.8
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %1.7
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.
Myristic Acid
Est. %1.6
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.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Est. %1.4
Function
Origin
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Lauric Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
PPG-28 Cetyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PPG-28 Cetyl Ether
Maltitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Maltitol
Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate
Glycol Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Hydrogenated Egg Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Egg Oil
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Succinic Anhydride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Succinic Anhydride
Acid Blue 9
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acid Blue 9
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)A petroleum-derived reddish-yellow dye, also known as Sunset Yellow. It is the third most used pigment in food, cosmetics, and drugs.
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.