Clarifying Facial Polish
The Natureofthings Clarifying Facial Polish is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
The Natureofthings Clarifying Facial Polish is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). 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
4/11
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
1/0
Sensitive Skin
1/5
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Powder
(Bulking) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Avena sativa Kernel Extract
(Abrasive, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Solum Diatomeae
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Opacifying) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Starch
(Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Coconut Acid
(Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Colloidal Oatmeal
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Isethionate
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Clay
(Absorbent, Binding, Bulking Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Volcanic Ash
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Papain
(Hair Conditioning, Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Bromelain
(Lytic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic) |
|
|
|
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Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
(Bleaching, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PCA
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
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3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Low-strength topical salicylic acid (BHA) is generally considered fine. Caution is usually reserved for high-strength leave-on products and salicylic peels.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.
Niacinamide
Salicylic acid is OTC-capped at 2%; 0.5–2% is the usual leave-on range. Much below that it acts more as a soothing agent than an exfoliant.
Salicylic Acid
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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