Everything you need to know about Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub

Overview

What it is

The product is a body scrub formulated with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) such as lactic acid and glycolic acid, along with physical exfoliants. It's designed to improve skin texture by removing dead skin cells, potentially leaving the skin feeling smoother and hydrated. It is presented in a creamy base, providing an exfoliating experience while aiming to maintain a moisturized feel.

Key ingredients and their functions

  • Lactic Acid - exfoliant
  • Glycolic Acid - exfoliant
  • Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Powder - physical exfoliant
  • Glycerin - moisturizing agent
  • Cetearyl Alcohol - emulsifier
  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - skin conditioning agent
  • Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil - skin conditioning agent
  • Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - skin conditioning agent

How it works

This body scrub utilizes both chemical and physical exfoliants to enhance skin texture. Lactic acid and glycolic acid serve to chemically exfoliate by dissolving dead skin cells, allowing fresher skin to emerge. Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Powder acts as a physical exfoliant, providing a mild abrasive action to remove dry and flaky areas. Glycerin retains moisture in the skin, ensuring it stays hydrated. The inclusion of emollients like sunflower seed oil, sea buckthorn fruit oil, and jojoba seed oil helps to enhance skin softness and overall condition. Together, these ingredients aim to leave the skin feeling smoother and supple without the use of harsh chemicals.

Classification

We've classified it under categories
Body Exfoliants and Scrubs

Price

Brand category

Contemporary

Product Analysis

Benefits

It contains ingredients suitable to address the skin concern

Dullness

This product was formulated taking into consideration

No Synthetic Fragrances

This product has 23 ingredients which is average for this category.

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Full Ingredient List

Aqua (Water), Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Powder, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium...

The AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

4.47

62 reviews

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Brand Collected

Exfoliating Body Scrub

This works really well and smells awesome. I have very sensitive skin and this didn't cause any redness or itching. My skin felt great after use.

May 3, 2023

By Tabitha

Brand Collected

effective

this exfoliator makes the skin soft and smooth and allows for products to be absorbed into the skin

May 2, 2023

By Debbz

Brand Collected

love the entire line

Seriously. Almost everything I've tried from them is so good. This is actually the first item I tried from QandA. This scrub is not super coarse and gentle enough to use on my face even! The scent is soft and lasts after I'm done. It's perfect for pre shaving, and exfoliating behind the arms if you get rough skin there.

May 2, 2023

By heather

Brand Collected

Corn? Yes!

Instead of an environmentally unfriendly plastic bead, the exfoliating process in this scrub is from corn cob powder, as well as alpha hydroxy acid.The fragrance is warm, like a warm day at the beach.That could be because I associate coconut fragrances with pina coladas and suntan oil. It's very nice.

May 2, 2023

By RockyRoad

Brand Collected

BEGONE rough skin!

My previous experience with exfoliating scrubs is that while they do effective smooth out my skin, I'm often left feeling very dry like my skin has been stripped of moisture. For some reason, this one manages to not feel that way; even after a thorough scrub (especially on the underside of my arms and my outer thigh area, where emy skin can get the most rough or bumpy), my skin ends up being both smooth and still a bit moisturized. Granted, I would obviously still put on lotion after, but I notice I don't have to use as much of it to properly moisturize my skin. The scent is nice and something I definitely haven't had before, especially in a body scrub, but I like it!

May 1, 2023

By Rj Achacoso

About the brand

Q+A understands that skincare products can be confusing. Our mission is to demystify skincare and explain your skin needs through our unique Q+A checklist. Natural, clean, ingredient focussed skincare with high-performance results. UK brand.

Disclaimer

The information provided here is based on public brand-provided information and based on commonly known practices and formulation guidelines in the cosmetic industry. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We cannot guarantee the efficacy or safety of the product as individual results may vary.

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