Acnemy Zitbody Purifying Body Wash

Acnemy Zitbody Purifying Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate + 11 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Zitbody Purifying Body Wash”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylcholine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, triethanolamine, xanthan gum) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.4–3%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~2.4–2.9%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~1.5–1.9%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–1.8%
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.45–0.7%
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.65%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.5%
PhosphatidylcholineEffect: HighUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredients~0.3–0.6%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.5%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.2–0.4%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.1–0.15%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Behandle und bekämpfe Körperakne mit Zitbody von Acnemy.”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.6–0.95%
Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3–3.7%
Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: MediumHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid~1.6–1.9%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Glycolic acid, Mandelic acid + 1 more
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~3–3.7%
Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid~1.6–1.9%
Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.6–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa centifolia flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glycolic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHigh~3–3.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.4–3%est.
Mandelic acidHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acidHigh~1.6–1.9%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.6–0.95%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~2.4–2.9%est.
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
PhosphatidylcholineUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredientsMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycolic acid~3–3.7%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.4–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Mandelic acid~1.6–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ceramide np~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Salicylic acid~0.6–0.95%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Morinda citrifolia callus culture lysate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Sphingomonas ferment extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Lactobacillus ferment~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Maltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Cholesterol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phosphatidylcholine~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients

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Mannitol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.3–0.55%
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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Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glycolic acid, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Mandelic acid, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Ceramide np, Salicylic acid, Morinda citrifolia callus culture lysate, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Decyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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