monat Berry Refined Scrub

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.

1. Canola Oil
2. Glycerin
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Coconut Alkanes
5. Sucrose
6. C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
7. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
8. Synthetic Beeswax
9. Silica
10. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Powder
11. Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
12. Zea Mays Starch
13. Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
14. Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
15. Synthetic Wax
16. Calcium Silicate
17. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
18. Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
19. Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
20. Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract
21. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
22. Glycolic Acid
23. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
24. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
25. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
26. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
27. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
28. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
29. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
30. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
31. Adansonia Digitata Oil
32. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
33. Cocos Nucifera Oil
34. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
35. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
36. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
37. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
38. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
39. Aqua/Water/Eau
40. Fragrance/Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Canola OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCoconut AlkanesC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearatePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Sucrose

BINDING

Synthetic Beeswax

Other ingredients

SilicaVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed PowderPolyglyceryl-3 StearateZea Mays StarchMyrica Cerifera Fruit WaxOrbignya Speciosa Kernel OilSynthetic WaxCalcium SilicateCoco-Caprylate/CaprateAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterMangifera Indica Pulp ExtractMusa Sapientum Pulp ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractGlycolic AcidLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractAqua/Water/EauFragrance/Parfum

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Ingredients explained

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Fatty ester emollient for slip and spread. Non-ionic and low irritation; monitor for esters' impact on sensitive skin or microbiome.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; prone to oil contamination.

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier, gentle and biodegradable; suitable for sensitive skin formulas, no comedogenic record.

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax

Not decoded yet

Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil

Not decoded yet

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Calcium Silicate

Mineral pigment and absorbent; provides opacity and texture, inert, suitable for powders and foundations.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Plant oil for emollience and conditioning; high lipid content, pair with emulsifiers

Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract

Mango pulp extract, polyphenol-rich; low-level conditioner; some may react to mango protein

Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract

Banana extract; rich in vitamins and enzymes; claims moisturizing, verify stability

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

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