Alpha Skin Care Moisturizing Body Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Moisturizing Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mea, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-10, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myristoyl sarcosinate) 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, sodium laureth sulfate
ExfoliationSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium myristoyl sarcosinate~6.2–7.6%
Glycolic acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAmmonium hydroxide~1.6–2%
Glycol distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium chloride~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mea~0.7–1.05%
Laureth-10~0.6–0.95%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractHydrolyzed zein~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-4~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAloe barbadensis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractGlycol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ammonium hydroxide, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Laureth-10, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Camellia sinensis extract, Hydrolyzed zein, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glycol, Unknown, Sucrose, Unknown
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Alpha Skin CareMoisturizing Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | FreshBrown Sugar Bath & Shower Gel | megababeSpace Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar | CeraVeAcne Foaming Cream Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | $17.00 | $28.17+$11.17 | $15.94−$1.06 | $14.99−$2.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Benzoyl Peroxide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5
- 6Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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