Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucosideCleanses gently
“This slightly acidic feminine wash cleanses the private area.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Oenothera biennis flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCocamidopropyl betaine~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinLauryl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
Sodium chloride~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- 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 glycolPinus palustris leaf extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.75–1.1%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Artemisia capillaris extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMadecassic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiaticoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidSophora angustifolia root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia sappan bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stellaria media extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPropanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCnidium officinale root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Artemisia capillaris extract, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Caesalpinia sappan bark extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Stellaria media extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Propanediol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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