Shea Sugar Scrub Cotton Candy
Exfoliant

Shea Sugar Scrub Cotton Candy

Tree Hut4w ago
29Ingredients
0EU Banned
9Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
69% Natural21% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Retinyl PalmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
Talc
Product types:(a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age(b) Other products
Label warnings: (a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 2.8 — Suboptimal
2.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 2.8
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Retinol
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 2.8: optimal range (2.5–3.5)
Retinol at pH 2.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 2.8 is below the ideal range (5–6).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
RetinolpH 5–6

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural21% synthetic
20 natural 3 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 10% unknown and 21% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

emollient6:Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Oil
type of chemical entity5:Sucrose, Silica, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbic Acid
skin conditioning4:Jojoba Esters, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.