St. Ives Nourish & Smooth Oatmeal Scrub & Mask, 150 ml/5.07 oz
Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This product contains a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients. While it includes beneficial components like walnut shell powder and corn kernel meal for exfoliation, it also contains acrylates copolymer, which is a synthetic polymer. The presence of cocamidopropyl betaine, a mild surfactant, is generally considered safe but adds to the processing level. Overall, the product balances natural exfoliants with some processed ingredients, resulting in a moderate score.
Key ingredients 8
GlycerinGood
Glycerin is a well-known moisturizer that helps keep skin hydrated and soft, making it beneficial for skin care.
See more about Glycerin →Decyl GlucosideGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Decyl Glucoside →AquaNeutral
Aqua is simply water, serving as a base for the product without adding any specific benefits or concerns.
See more about Aqua →Hydrated SilicaNeutral
Hydrated Silica is used as an abrasive in scrubs, aiding in exfoliation without significant health concerns.
See more about Hydrated Silica →Sodium Methyl 2-SulfolaurateNeutral
This ingredient functions as a surfactant to help cleanse the skin, with no notable positive or negative effects.
Cocamidopropyl BetaineNeutral
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant that helps create foam, generally safe but can occasionally cause irritation.
See more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Walnut Shell PowderNeutral
Walnut Shell Powder acts as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, with no significant concerns.
Acrylates CopolymerBad
Acrylates Copolymer is a synthetic film-forming agent that can sometimes cause skin irritation or clog pores.
See more about Acrylates Copolymer →Processing
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