Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub
Aesop Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Pumice
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Sodium Chloride
- Coco-Betaine
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citric Acid
- Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
- Coconut Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Quartz
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Features pumice as exfoliant with mild amino-acid and amphoteric surfactants to reduce irritation. Enriched with plant oils and extracts for scent, plus acrylates copolymer for slip. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and phenoxyethanol. Ideal for body scrubbing enthusiasts. Factory note: Phototoxic components in essential oils must be strictly limited, and pumice particle uniformity is critical for product consistency and user experience.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ABRASIVE
- Pumice
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates CopolymerCoco-Betaine
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-Hexanediol
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolCitric AcidBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens ExtractCoconut AcidEthylhexylglycerinQuartzLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pumice | ABRASIVE, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Lauroamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quartz | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Pumice
- Inorganic abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size critical to avoid damage.
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
- Bamboo stem extract; low-concentration skin conditioner, no significant irritancy data.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
- Pelargonium extract for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains essential oil components, requires allergen labeling.
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Quartz
- Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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