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Alphanova Solide Facial Cleanser Organic Aloe Scent
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Alphanova Solide Facial Cleanser Organic Aloe Scent

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium coco-sulfate, Palmitic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Solide Facial Cleanser Organic Aloe Scent”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocoyl methyl glucamide, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated castor oil, palmitic acid, sodium coco-sulfate, stearic acid, sunfloweroyl methylglucamide) 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: glyceryl oleate

Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~26–38%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~3.9–5.8%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.6–5.3%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~2.1–3.1%
Cocoyl methyl glucamideEffect: High~0.45–1.05%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.45–1.05%
Sunfloweroyl methylglucamideEffect: High~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.1–3.1%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~1.5–2.3%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium coco-sulfate~26–38%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Maltodextrin~6.8–10.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Palmitic acid~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~3.6–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Water~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydrogenated castor oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Glycerin~1.6–2.4%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Algin~0.9–1.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cocoyl methyl glucamide~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl oleate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sunfloweroyl methylglucamide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Montmorillonite~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Sodium coco-sulfate, Maltodextrin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Water, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Algin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocoyl methyl glucamide, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Sunfloweroyl methylglucamide, Montmorillonite, Citric acid, Dicaprylyl ether

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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