- “It's got denatured alcohol in it, which as you know, leads to a free radical party in the skin and that's not a good party”30:20–30:25
- “They added menthol”30:43–30:43
- “Please just avoid menthol in your skin care”30:47–30:55
- Source: Best & Worst Cleansers for Oily Acne Prone Skin - Apr 28, 2026
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- “Ninth ingredient is denatured alcohol”17:30–17:32
- “It's also got menthol in it, which is skin sensitizing”17:34–17:36
- “Ultimately I don't like the formula”17:41–17:41
- “It's not something I'd put on my own face and so if I'm not going to put it on my face, I wouldn't recommend it for you either”17:43–17:44
- Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026
Brand note
The Body Shop is a legacy brand that comes up mostly in ingredient-focused critiques rather than enthusiastic recommendations. The Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is the most-discussed product, but creators flag it for denatured alcohol and menthol — ingredients they advise against for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Across the line, heavy emollients and fragrance are recurring concerns, making this a brand that tends to get a pass from ingredient-conscious reviewers.

