Ahava Mineral Shower Gel Limited Edition Double Size

Ahava Mineral Shower Gel Limited Edition Double Size

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine +Β 1Β more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œRefreshing shower gel to clean and hydrate the skin”
Source: AHAVA

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, decyl glucoside) 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, decyl glucoside

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~9.5–14.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.1–7.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.4–5.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfateβ€”High~9.5–14.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.1–7.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.4–5.1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%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~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.5–14.2%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.1–7.7%
Irritant Β· 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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Decyl glucoside~3.4–5.1%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.95–1.45%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.5–1.15%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.25%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Maris aqua~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Maris aqua

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Ahava Mineral Shower Gel Limited Edition Double Size
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