Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub

Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub

5.0
23ingredients
ExfoliatorChemist at Play

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This exfoliator from Chemist at Play lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresDark spotsBarrier repairReduces irritationGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sorbitol, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, juglans regia shell powder, propylene glycol, cocamidopropyl betaine, parfum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, lactobionic acid, mandelic acid, citrus limon fruit extract, oryza sativa extract, butyrospermum parkii butter, 1, 2-hexanediol, euterpe oleracea pulp powder, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, perlite, xanthan gum, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, peg-45m

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6propylene glycol7cocamidopropyl betaine8parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub contains 3 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub against your own profile.