Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant
The Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant is a misc. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
The Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant is a misc. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
3/6
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
1/0
Sensitive Skin
5/8
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder | |
|
|
|
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder | |
1
|
|
Illite
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
1
3
|
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
(Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Bentonite
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for Dry Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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