APIVITA Tonic Mountain Tea Shower Gel with Essential Oils
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Expertly melting away dirt, excess oil and impurities without stripping the skin of moisture, the formula uses Greek Mountain Tea to protect against oxidative stress and strengthen from the inside out.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 7 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~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoyl glutamate~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePolysorbate 20~1.9–2.4%
Coco-glucoside~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateParfum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-90 glyceryl isostearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-90 glyceryl isostearateCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sideritis syriaca extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePanthenol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.6%
- 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 leaf juice powderSideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractArginine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLaureth-2~0.35–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Sideritis syriaca extract, Propolis extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Arginine, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Laureth-2, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin
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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.
| APIVITATonic Mountain Tea Shower Gel with Essential OilsYOUR PRODUCT | NorevaAquareva Moisturizing Foaming Gel | OnagrineVisibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $23.42 | $15.51−$7.91 | $15.90−$7.52 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Agran Oil | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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