Alder New York

Alder New York Cleansing Body Bar

Name: Alder New York - Cleansing Body Bar
Brand: Alder New York

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Sodium cocoate, Coconut acid

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Cleansing Body Bar”

Source: Alder New York

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, sodium cocoate) 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.

Sodium cocoateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~25–38%

Coconut acidEffect: High~3.2–4.8%

Exfoliation

Glycolic acid

Works well

What the product description says

“Gentle Daily Exfoliation: We use a low dose of glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that acts as a chemical exfoliant, and jojoba seeds to gently remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture and radiance.”

Source: Alder New York

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.

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~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

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~2.1–3.1%est.

Sodium cocoateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~25–38%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.2–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–2.3%est.

Laminaria digitata powder—3/5~0.2–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium cocoate~25–38%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Water~12–19%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.9–7.3%

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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Coconut acid~3.2–4.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Glycolic acid~2.1–3.1%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-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 citrate~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Simmondsia chinensis seed powder~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Sodium gluconate~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium chloride~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Laminaria digitata powder~0.2–0.7%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%

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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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Sodium cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Glycolic acid, Sodium citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium gluconate, Sodium chloride, Laminaria digitata powder, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Titanium dioxide, Citric acid

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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	Alder New YorkCleansing Body BarYOUR PRODUCT	megababeSpace Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar	NaturiumThe Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash	PrequelGLEANSER + GLYCOLIC
Match	—	51%	51%	48%
Price	—	$15.94	$6.00	$20.00
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 6	3 of 6	2 of 6
Key difference	—	Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	Lactic Acid	Inulin
Irritancy	Low	Medium	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinmdpi.com

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