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Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion, Moisturizing Soothing Relief
Balneol

Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion, Moisturizing Soothing Relief

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Balneol Hygienic Cleansing Lotion is specially designed to cleanse, soothe and moisturize your sensitive areas.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, glyceryl stearate, laureth-4, peg-100 stearate, peg-4 dilaurate, peg-40 stearate, triethanolamine) 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.

Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~4–6%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.8%
Peg-40 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.6–3.9%
Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.8%
Peg-4 dilaurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.3–2%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.4–0.95%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~5–7.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Peg-4 dilaurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–2%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.2–0.75%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
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~1.9–2.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Propylene glycol~5–7.6%
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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Glyceryl stearate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-40 stearate~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Laureth-4~1.9–2.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-4 dilaurate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lanolin oil~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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Sodium acetate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Carbomer~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
Not recognized
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Laureth-4, Peg-4 dilaurate, Lanolin oil, Sodium acetate, Water, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Unknown, Parfum, Acetic acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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