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A-DERMA Soothing Dermatological Cleansing Bar
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A-DERMA Soothing Dermatological Cleansing Bar

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Soothing Dermatological Cleansing Bar”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-6, cetearyl alcohol, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, peg-45 palm kernel glycerides, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~22–34%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~4.3–6.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.2–4.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.5%
Ceteareth-6Effect: High~0.6–1.4%
Peg-45 palm kernel glyceridesEffect: High~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~22–34%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~4.3–6.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~22–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Maltodextrin~4.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Stearic acid~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Avena sativa kernel flour~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Water~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Paraffin~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Ceteareth-6~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Microcrystalline wax~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Polyethylene~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredient list view

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Maltodextrin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Avena sativa kernel flour, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffin, Ceteareth-6, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides, Citric acid, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Polyethylene, Titanium dioxide

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 84 of 83 of 8
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
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