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based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Bioelements Decongestant Cleanser is a refreshing, lathering gel cleanser that foams away dirt, makeup, pollutants and pore-clogging excess oils.
Source: Dermstore
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, sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside.
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.
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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.
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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
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.
Comedogenic ingredients
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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.
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panax ginseng root extract, Rhus glabra bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate
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