Product overview
Boots Everyday Cucumber Facial Scrub (150ml) is a facial scrub from Boots, currently listed on the official Boots.com UK site.
Sourcing note: the brand owner is understood to be Boots UK Limited (part of Walgreens Boots Alliance), but this could not be directly confirmed from a fetched product page for this exact item, so it is presented here with reasonable confidence rather than as a page-confirmed fact.
Key Ingredients
- Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract -- the headline botanical ingredient, confirmed across two independent sources
- Hydrated Silica -- provides the physical exfoliating texture
- Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil) -- an occlusive emollient ingredient
- Retinyl Palmitate -- a mild Vitamin A derivative
- Tocopheryl Acetate & Tocopherol -- Vitamin E derivatives with antioxidant properties, supporting the "vitamins" marketing claim
- Also contains: Aqua/Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sorbitol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)
Key Features
- 150ml physical facial scrub with cucumber and vitamins
- Contains added colorants (CI 19140, CI 42090) and Parfum/Fragrance
Benefits
- Marketed to gently exfoliate and refresh the skin with cooling cucumber extract
- Marketed to care for the skin with added vitamins
Who Can Use This Product
- Those seeking a gentle, everyday physical facial scrub
- Those with known fragrance sensitivities should be aware this product's primary flagged allergen (per an ingredient-safety database) is its Parfum/Fragrance content
How to Use
Apply to wet skin, massage gently in circular motions avoiding the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with water. Suitable for regular/everyday use, per the product name.
Storage & Safety
Avoid contact with the eyes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who makes this product?
It is sold under the Boots brand, understood to be Boots UK Limited, though this could not be directly confirmed from a fetched product page.
Does this scrub contain Mineral Oil?
Yes, listed as Paraffinum Liquidum in the confirmed ingredient list.
Is this scrub fragrance-free?
No, it contains Parfum/Fragrance, which is flagged as the primary allergen in an independent ingredient-safety database analysis.
What gives this scrub its exfoliating texture?
Hydrated Silica provides the physical exfoliating particles.
Can this be used every day?
It is marketed as an "Everyday" facial scrub, suitable for regular use.
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