
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Facial scrub with multiple natural and organic ingredients
FEATURES
Brightening facial scrub, improves uneven skin tone and texture, promotes softer and more radiant skin, vegan, pH-balanced, non-GMO, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Gluten, GMOs, Colorants
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Uneven Skin Tone Dullness Dead Skin Cell RemovalBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Petal Fresh Says
Product Description:
Petal Fresh Papaya & Pineapple Facial Scrub is full of natural and key ingredients to provide gentle yet superior exfoliation while improving uneven skin tone to reveal the skin's true luminosity. The powerful combination of papaya, vitamin C and pineapple enzymes exfoliate dead skin cells leaving your skin softer, smoother and more radiant. Use 1 to 3 times a week on clean skin. Brightening facial scrub to refresh and reveal skin's luminosity. Enriched with the goodness of papaya, vitamin C and pineapple. Gently exfoliates dead skin cells while improving uneven skin tone and texture. Promotes softer, smoother and radiant-looking skin. This product is vegan, colour-safe, pH-balanced, non-GMO, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free and cruelty-free.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water-(Aqua),Cetyl-Alcohol,Stearyl-Alcohol,Juglans-Regia-(Walnut)-Shell-Powder,Isopropyl-Palmitate,Glycerin,Tocopheryl-Acetate-(Vitamin-E),Retinyl-Palmitate-(Vitamin-A),Kojic-Dipalmitate,Carica-Papaya-(Papaya)-Fruit-Extract,Ananas-Sativus-(Pineapple)-Fruit-Extract,Rosa-Canina-(Rose)-Fruit-Extract,Chamomilla-Recutita-(Chamomile)-Flower-Extract,Ascorbic-Acid-(Vitamin-C),Vaccinium-Myrtillus-(Bilberry)-Fruit/Leaf-Extract,Saccharum-Officinarum-(Sugar-Cane)-Extract,Ac-Saccharum-(Sugar-Maple)-Extract,Citrus-Aurantium-Dulcis-(Orange)-Fruit-Extract,Citrus-Limon-(Lemon)-Fruit-Extract,Melaleuca-Alternifolia-(Tea-Tree)-Leaf-Oil,Camellia-Sinensis-(Green-Tea)-Leaf-Extract,Cocamidopropyl-Betaine,Allantoin,Sodium-Hydroxide,Dehydroacetic-Acid,Benzyl-Alcohol,Fragrance-(Parfum)
Key Ingredients
Papaya,Vitamin C,Pineapple Enzymes,Chamomile,Green Tea,Tea Tree Oil
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12