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Below is every ingredient in Berries Brightening Coffee Face Scrub - 75 gm explained, its standout actives, and the side effects reported in research for those actives — analysed for Indian skin.
Flags derived from the ingredient list using dermatology reference data (fungal-acne substrate, comedogenicity, EU allergens). General guidance, not a diagnosis.
Answers are derived from the printed ingredient list and dermatology reference data — general guidance, not a diagnosis or a therapeutic claim.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin used topically to support the skin barrier, regulate sebum, even tone, and reduce visible signs of aging. It is well tolerated across most skin types and concentrations of roughly 2–5%.
Aggregated from the active ingredients in this product.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mild transient flushing or warmth | Uncommon | More likely at higher concentrations or in sensitive individuals; usually self-limiting. |
| Stinging, tingling, or mild irritation | Uncommon | Often associated with high concentrations, compromised barrier, or combination with low-pH actives. |
| Erythema or dryness | Rare | Generally resolves with reduced frequency or lower concentration. |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Very rare | True sensitization is uncommon; patch testing can confirm. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
| Ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|
| thisArg N/A | "thisArg" is not a recognized skincare or cosmetic-chemistry ingredient; it is a JavaScript programming term referring to the value passed as the 'this' context to a function. No dermatological function, formulation role, or clinical safety data exists for it. |
| name Key active Cell-communicating active / barrier-support agent | Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin used topically to support the skin barrier, regulate sebum, even tone, and reduce visible signs of aging. It is well tolerated across most skin types and concentrations of roughly 2–5%. |
| o.exports Not a skincare ingredient | "o.exports" is not a recognized dermatological or cosmetic-chemistry ingredient; it is a programming construct used in CommonJS/Node.js module systems to define exported values. No skincare function, formulation role, or safety data exists for it. |
| Symbol.toStringTag Not a skincare ingredient | "Symbol.toStringTag" is not a dermatological or cosmetic-chemistry ingredient; it is a well-known symbol in the JavaScript programming language used to customize the default string description of an object. No skincare function, research, or safety data exists for it as a topical substance. |
| Object.defineProperty(t Invalid/non-ingredient | "Object.defineProperty(t" is not a skincare ingredient; it is a fragment of JavaScript code and has no role in dermatology or cosmetic chemistry. No valid ingredient data can be provided. |
| Object.defineProperty(n Invalid/non-ingredient (code artifact) | "Object.defineProperty(n" is not a recognized skincare or cosmetic ingredient; it appears to be a fragment of JavaScript code rather than a dermatological or cosmetic-chemistry substance. No INCI name, function, or safety data exists for it. |
| r.afterLoc) unknown/invalid | "r.afterLoc)" does not correspond to any recognized skincare or cosmetic-chemistry ingredient; it appears to be a code fragment or malformed string rather than an INCI-listed substance. No dermatological function, usage, or safety data can be provided for it. |
Key active = does the main work. Ingredient explanations are drawn from public databases & literature.
Peer-reviewed papers on the active ingredients in this product, via PubMed.