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Body Merry Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser
177 mL 6 fl oz
Glycolic acid exfoliating cleanser with willow bark, olive oil, rosehip, and jojoba beads that naturally exfoliate the skin. The specifically formulated skin cleanser removes excess dirt, oil, grime, and makeup, unclogs and reduces the appearance of pores, helps clear and prevent acne, removes blackheads, and evens the complexion.
Best For
Improve skin health, anti-acne, and skin exfoliation [1, 2]
Strength
3/5
Results
4/5
Safety
4/5
Ingredients of Concern
Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Essential Oil)
- Pros:
- Glycolic acid exfoliating cleanser with willow bark, olive oil, rosehip, and jojoba beads that naturally exfoliate the skin
- Specifically formulated skin cleanser removes excess dirt, oil, grime, and makeup
- Unclogs and reduces the appearance of pores
- Helps clear and prevent acne
- Removes blackheads
- Evens the complexion
- Moistuerizes, nourishes, and smoothens the skin
- Promotes a soft, supple look
- Reduces age spots, dark spots, sun spots and other forms of discoloration
- Helps with acne scars and premature aging
- Vegan friendly
Ingredients Concern: Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cons: Users experiences with this product may vary, Sunburn Alert: contains alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) & may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun, Use sunscreen, protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using product & for a week afterwards, For new users, test on a small area of your skin for a few days, and gradually increase to daily use if no issues arise.
Aloe barbadensis boost the body's natural wound-healing processes [1].
JoJoba oil is frequently added to skin products (e.g. sunscreen) and it helps reduce the signs of skin aging as well as the occurrence of skin infections [2].
Olive oil contains vitamins E, K, and an ample amount of antioxidants; it improves the body's utilization of vitamins A, D and K as well [3, 4]. Ingredients such as olive oil and kojic acid have skin protective and anti-aging properties [5-7].
Rosehip also contains vitamin A that helps improve firmness and skin tone, thereby targeting the signs of premature aging [5]. Rosehip also contains oleic acid and other essential fatty acids with antioxidant properties that promote wound healing by stimulating the synthesis of collagen in the skin, including the scalp, and the nails [5-7].
Lavender and tea tree oil have soothing properties that help target skin irritation, redness, and itching [8].
Glycolic acid helps target skin damage and injuries by promoting regeneration [9].
Improve skin health, anti-acne, and skin exfoliation [1, 2]
Aloe barbadensis have anti-inflammatory properties that help restore and maintain the skin barrier [1].
JoJoba oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and wound healing properties that support skin health [2].
Olive oil contains a small percentage of polyunsaturated fat (e.g., omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids) as well as a large percentage of monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which helps target inflammation of the skin [3, 4]. Olive oil and kojic acid target microbes that contribute to skin breakouts [5-7].
Rosehip also contains vitamin A that acts directly upon collagen metabolism by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibers, which helps reduce the signs of premature aging, including the appearance of wrinkles [5]. It also accelerates the epithelial (tissue-related) and vascular (e.g., blood flow) components of the healing process, thereby improving wound healing [5]. The oleic acid in rosehip supports the growth of new connective tissue in skin by promoting collagen synthesis, while its additional essential fatty acids help ease sunburn due to their soothing and wound healing properties [5-7].
Lavender and tea tree oil helps lessen skin irritation from infections, insect bites due to its analgesic properties [8].
Glycolic acid contains alpha hydroxyl acids that promote the exfoliation of dead skin cells [9].
Key Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Organic Aloe), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Beads), Decyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Organic Rosehip Seed Oil), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Organic Olive Oil), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Essential Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Water (Lavender Hydrosol), Glycolic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract (Organic Willow Bark)
All Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Organic Aloe), Aqua (Deionized Water), Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Beads), Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (Borage), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Organic Rosehip Seed Oil), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Organic Olive Oil), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Essential Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Water (Lavender Hydrosol), Glycolic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract (Organic Willow Bark), Cucumis Sativus Extract (Cucumber), Ganoderma Lucidum Extract (Organic Reishi), Arctium Lappa Root Extract (Burdock), Calendula Officinalis Extract (Organic Calendula), Citrus Grandis Seed Extract (Grapefruit Seed Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract (Organic Rosemary), Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract (Organic Red Clover), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract (Orange Peel Extract), Origanum Vulgare Extract (Oregano), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Centella Asiatica Extract (Organic Gotu Kola), Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horsetail), Geranium Maculatum Extract (Wild Geranium), Taraxacum Officinale Extract (Organic Dandelion), Cocamide Mipa, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Carrageenan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser to moistened skin on your face and neck, carefully avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and gently pat dry. For best results, follow with a toner, serum and moisturizer. For oily or acne prone skin, use 4-5 times a week. For normal, dry or sensitive skin, use 2-3 times a week. Adjust usage to what works best for your skin.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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3. Menendez JA, Vellon L, Colomer R, Lupu R. Oleic acid, the main monounsaturated fatty acid of olive oil, suppresses Her-2/neu (erbB-2) expression and synergistically enhances the growth inhibitory effects of trastuzumab (Herceptin) in breast cancer cells with Her-2/neu oncogene amplification. Ann Oncol. 2005;16(3):359-71.
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