Shankara Microcrystal Exfoliator
A cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants.
Overview
What it is
Exfoliator with 16 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Shankara is from India.
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What's inside (and what isn't)
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus/Laminaria Cloustoni/Laminaria Digitata Extract
EmollientDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningSoil Minerals
Skin Conditioning
Sandalore
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Carrot Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hydrastis Canadensis Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus/Laminaria Cloustoni/Laminaria Digitata Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Glycerin, Sea Water Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit, Soil Minerals, Sandalore, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract, Thymus Extract, Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Canola Oil
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
We don't have a description for Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus/Laminaria Cloustoni/Laminaria Digitata Extract yet.
Diatomaceous Earth is an exfoliant.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Sea Water Extract yet.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two enzymes with exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help in scar healing. Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants and Vitamin A.
Soil Minerals is an oil.
We don't have a description for Sandalore yet.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Thymus Extract yet.
Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract comes from the lavender plant.
Many components of lavender flowers are antioxidants, such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid, and several flavonoids.
Traditional Iranian folk medicine uses Lavender extract to help treat inflammation.
Lavender extract may have a scent.
It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractWe don't have a description for Hydrastis Canadensis Extract yet.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractCanola Oil is Rapeseed oil with low amounts of erucic acid. It is an emollient and helps hydrate the skin. Emollients help hydrate and soften your skin by trapping moisture.
The comedogenic rating of canola oil is 4.
Canola oil contains Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and fatty acids such as linoleic acid.
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Shankara is a Indian brand
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