Kopari california glow 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. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2. Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Stearyl Palmitate
5. Polylactic Acid
6. Polyethylene
7. Propanediol
8. Water
9. Bromelain
10. Papain
11. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
12. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
13. Pyrus Malus Fruit
14. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
16. Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
17. Panthenol
18. 1,2-Hexanediol
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Zea Mays Starch
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
23. Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
24. Citric Acid
25. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Gentle exfoliating scrub with oils encapsulating friction particles, protease assists keratin softening. Panthenol offers hydration. Suitable for regular body care. Factory view: Enzyme activity is pH-sensitive; buffering systems must be precisely tuned to balance exfoliation efficacy and safety.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BINDING

Stearyl Palmitate

ABRASIVE

Polylactic AcidPolyethylene

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

BromelainPapainCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus FruitCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractRosa Damascena Flower ExtractPanthenol1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolZea Mays StarchXanthan GumSorbitan SesquioleateSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside CrosspolymerCitric AcidCitrus Limon Peel ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, mild emulsifier and thickener. Low irritation; often needs co-emulsifiers.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Stearyl Palmitate

Stearyl palmitate, emollient and emulsifier; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, used in creams and hair care products, improves gloss and spreadability.

Polylactic Acid

Physical exfoliating abrasive; particle size must suit efficacy without scratching

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Pyrus Malus Fruit

Apple fruit extract; polyphenols and acids for astringency and antioxidants; 0.5-5% typical use

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract

Rose damascena extract, fragrance/tonic; contains allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.), labeling required in EU.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Zea Mays Starch

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Non-ionic emulsifier and foam booster, 0.5–3%; gentle, suitable for sensitive skin cleansing

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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