Overview
St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Anti-seborrheic,Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder | Botanical | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal | Botanical | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
Score
2
Function
Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Preservative, Denaturant
Origin
Synthetic
This effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
The 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.
An 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.
An emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.