Yon-Ka Guarana Scrub Review

Yon-Ka Guarana Scrub
Review

Does Yon-Ka Guarana Scrub Work?

 
Yon-Ka Guarana 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
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Glycol Stearate
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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
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Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Propylene Glycol
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Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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Egg Oil
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Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
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Linalool
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Citronellol
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Sorbic Acid
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Geraniol
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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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %3
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.
Glycol Stearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycol StearateA natural ester that supports oil and water mixtures.
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Aluminum SilicateA naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Paullinia Cupana Seed Powder
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Egg Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Egg Oil
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.