Illuminating Face Exfoliant
The Emma Lewisham Illuminating Face Exfoliant is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
(Abrasive, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
salix alba bark extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Primula Veris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Alaria Esculenta Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
citrus grandis peel oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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