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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
This natural, deep cleanse uses Lactic Acid and Apple Cider Vinegar to gently exfoliate, eliminate build-up, and excess oil, clearing the way for new hair to grow.
polyglyceryl-3 caprate/caprylate/succinate
1.8% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
caprylyl/capryl glucoside
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This natural, deep cleanse uses Lactic Acid and Apple Cider Vinegar to gently exfoliate, eliminate build-up, and excess oil, clearing the way for new hair to grow.
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tartaric acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
lactic acid
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
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Anti-blemish
gluconic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.7% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.7% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate/caprylate/succinate, Lactic acid, Apple cider vinegar, Vinegar, Malus sylvestris flower extract, Propanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol, Niacinamide, Lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyldimonium chloride, Citrus limon peel extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Hydroxypropylammonium gluconate, Soy amino acids, Wheat amino acids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Disodium edta, Equisetum arvense extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Glucose, Tartaric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Fructose, Gluconic acid, Gluconolactone, Malic acid, Arginine hcl, Serine, Threonine, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Acer saccharum extract, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Myroxylon balsamum resin, Sodium metabisulfite
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