Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes

Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes

Review

Does Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes work?

Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing + Exfoliating Energy Facial with Enzymes 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
75
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
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
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Diatomaceous Earth
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Propanediol
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Glycerin
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Lactic Acid
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Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Niacinamide
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Phenoxyethanol
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C15-19 Alkane
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Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
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Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract
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Potassium Sorbate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
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Tocopherol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Bromelain
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Sodium Phytate
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Papain
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Polyglycerin-6
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
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Passiflora Edulis Peel Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder
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Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Diatomaceous Earth
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Diatomaceous Earth
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Propanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerA multi-functional ingredient that forms a polymeric network, thereby thickening the formula and preventing other ingredients from shifting around.
Niacinamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
C15-19 Alkane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C15-19 Alkane
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Bromelain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BromelainA mixture of enzymes extracted from the pineapple plant. It acts as a skin-softening agent and mild exfoliant by breaking down proteins.
Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Papain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Polyglycerin-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-6
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root OilA fragrant and flavoring essential oil distilled from ginger root. Phytochemicals such as zingerone, shogaols, and gingerols are responsible for its warm, spicy, and invigorating scent.
Passiflora Edulis Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Edulis Peel Extract
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract