Ahava Kale and Turmeric Shower Gel

Ahava Kale and Turmeric Shower Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Zinc coceth sulfate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Kale and Turmeric Shower Gel”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, zinc coceth sulfate) 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~9.8–12%
Zinc coceth sulfateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing~4.6–5.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–5.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~9.8–12%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–5.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.1–2.6%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Zinc coceth sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missingMedium~4.6–5.7%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.8–12%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Zinc coceth sulfate~4.6–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.4%
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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Parfum~2.1–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hexyl cinnamal~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Lactic acid~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
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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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Allantoin~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Maris aqua~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Zinc coceth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Allantoin, Curcuma longa root extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Maris aqua

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