Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub

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27 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
3. 3PPG-15 Stearyl EtherA synthetic ether built from stearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, plus a chain of…
4. 4CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
7. 7Steareth-21Steareth-21 is an emulsifier made from a fatty alcohol that keeps oil and water blended…
8. 8Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
9. 9Chondrus Crispus
10. 10GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
11. 11Agar
12. 12Menthyl Lactate
13. 13PVPPVP is a synthetic polymer that dissolves in water and many solvents. Its main job is…
14. 14Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
15. 15Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
16. 16Potassium Chloride
17. 17Ammonium Polyacrylate
18. 18MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
19. 19Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
20. 20BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
21. 21PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
22. 22Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
23. 23Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
24. 24ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
25. 25CI 77492A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
26. 26CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
27. 27CI 73360

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/exfoliators/blackhead-eliminating-facial, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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