St. Ives Radiant Skin Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Face Scrub

St. Ives Radiant Skin Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Face Scrub
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Review

Results you may expect from using St. Ives Radiant Skin Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Face Scrub:

St. Ives Radiant Skin Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Face 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
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
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.
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder
Est. %6
Function
Origin
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.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
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The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Est. %3
Function
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Description is coming soon
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %2
Function
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A 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.
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Est. %1.3
Function
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Description is coming soon
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1
Function
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A mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Often derived from coconut oil, this ingredient has cleansing abilities while remaining gentle on the skin and feeling soft yet substantial.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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The 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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Under 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.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Polyacrylamide
Est. %0.3
Function
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A synthetic ingredient that can thicken products instantly while still keeping them light and often gel-like.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A highly effective preservative against fungi, specifically mold and yeast. It is cost-effective, functions at very low levels, and also provides some protection against bacteria.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant extract from lemon peels that contains various antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – which are currently under investigation as potential anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment compounds.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Red 33 (CI 17200)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Also known as D&C Red 33 or Acid Red 33, this ingredient is a synthetic azo used to color skincare products. It produces a cool red hue, with undertones of blue that lead to a hint of purple.