Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Lauric acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“AHA Cleansing Research Body Peel Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium lauriminodiacetate, glycol distearate, lauramide dea, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid) 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.15–0.25%Under-dosed
“AHA Cleansing Research Body Peel Soap”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauric acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Glycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLauramide dea~1.6–2%
Glycol distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidDiospyros kaki fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 glycyrrhizateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- 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 extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitatePyrus malus juice~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Apple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating
More about Pyrus malus juiceButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolIsopropyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholSodium citrate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 citrateStearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCellulose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePalmitic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMenthol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium lauriminodiacetate~0.3–0.55%
Malic acid~0.15–0.3%
Sodium acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidZinc sulfate~0.1–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Lauramide dea, Glycol distearate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Glycine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Pyrus malus juice, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium citrate, Stearic acid, Cellulose, Palmitic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Disodium lauriminodiacetate, Malic acid, Sodium acetate, Lactic acid, Zinc sulfate, Tetrasodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| BCLAHA Cleansing Research Body Peel SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Wish FormulaC200 Bubble Peeling Pad 1pc | Cosme StationHorse Oil Moisture Body Soap | KracieNaive Body Wash - 2 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $8.20 | $26.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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