Lemon Zest Enzyme
The Skin Script Lemon Zest Enzyme is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Alpha-Arbutin
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
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
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
6
7
|
B
|
Kojic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Gluconic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Buffering Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycopene
(Antioxidant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Lipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
(Astringent, Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Chloride
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Nobilis Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Aspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
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