Epicuren Discovery Micro-Derm Ultra-Refining Scrub

Epicuren DiscoveryMicro-Derm Ultra-Refining ScrubIngredients

Epicuren Discovery Micro-Derm Ultra-Refining Scrub is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 28 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Allantoin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract. The product is made by Epicuren Discovery.

Micro-Derm Ultra-Refining Scrub provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 36% natural vs 46% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Cetearyl Olivate
Hair conditioning
7
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
8
Di-Steareth-100 Ipdi

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [4]: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Softening 6: Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Allantoin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Antiseptic 4: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate-60, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 2: Allantoin, Polysorbate-60

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polysorbate-60, Polysorbate 80

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Allantoin#9Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#10
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Allantoin#9Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#9Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#17

Detailed view

Epicuren Discovery Micro-Derm Ultra-Refining Scrub

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Polylactic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Abrasive
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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