Science: Fresh Exfoliator Reviews by NvWah_Fresh Appleseed Brightening Exfoliant

It is concerning to see fragrance appear so early in the ingredient list...

It is innovative to use bamboo extract as exfoliating agent. Bamboo is rich in fiber but whether or not it can translate into skin benefits has not been fully studied.

However there are quite a few severely potential irritants in this exfoliator. For this I take away one star.

Safety alert: Elevated
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient		coco-glucoside is a surfacant which emusify and lift the oil to the skin surface.
4th ingredient		bamboo stem extract is the richest known source of natural silica which imparts velvety feeling to the skin. It is a mild abrasive too.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

No	Yes	Yes	Mid	$60	No	No	All

Anti-oxidants		Punica granatum seed powder (Pomegranate), Strawberry seed oil, Rosemary leaf extract, Prunus domestica seed extract (plum), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin A)
Moisturizing		Apple seed oil, Evening primrose oil
Brightening		Morus alba root extract (Mulberry)
Exfoliateing		Bamboo stem extract

Skin irritation		contains grapefruit extract which is irritating to skin. It may cause contact dermatitis or a phototoxic reaction when skin is exposed to sunlight. contains lemon extract which can be a skin irritant, especially on abraded skin. contains rosemary leaf extract whose aromatic components can cause irritation or sensitizing or toxic reactions on skin. contains limonene, fragrant ingredient that can cause contact dermatitis. contains linalool, the fragrant component of lavender which can be a potent skin irritant, allergen, or sensitizer once it is exposed to air.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.
Illness		Contains triethanolamine. Used in cosmetics as a pH balancer, it has the potential for creating nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are readily absorbed through skin and they have been proved to be strong carcinogen. Whether or not the concentrations used in cosmetics should be of concern is still a matter of debate. Better avoid if possible. If you have to use containing products, rinse off completely and use cold water to reduce absorption.

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