I found information on four different face and body scrub gel products, and one article discussing the composition of scrub-type cosmetics in general. Here are the details on each product:
- MINISO Exfoliating Scrub Gel:
- Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cellulose, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated ...
- Positive aspects: Contains cellulose, a natural and sustainable helper ingredient that can improve the absorption of the formula and reduce oiliness on the skin.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- Cosmaline Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Powder, Argania Spinosa Shell ...
- Positive aspects: Contains raspberry seed powder, which acts as an abrasive/scrub.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- O.R.G. Skincare Body Scrub Deep Gel Exfoliator:
- Ingredients: Grapefruit Seed extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, and Artemisia extract.
- Positive aspects: Made with natural ingredients, including grapefruit seed extract, aloe leaf extract, and artemisia extract.
- Negative aspects: None found.
- Alba Botanica Acnedote Maximum Strength Face & Body Scrub:
- Ingredients: Made with a 2% salicylic acid and willow bark solution.
- Positive aspects: Contains salicylic acid, which can help treat and prevent acne and breakouts.
- Negative aspects: None found.
In general, the article on scrub-type cosmetics found that natural exfoliating materials like seeds and pips, sugar, and salt are the most common ingredients in these types of products. Polyethylene is also a common ingredient, but some products use biodegradable polymers instead. Microplastics are present in some facial peels, but the use of these ingredients is becoming less common.
Its worth noting that the information available on these products is limited, and there may be other positive or negative aspects to consider that are not mentioned in these sources. Additionally, individual experiences with these products may vary.
