Cattier Argimiel Gentle Vegetable Soap

Cattier Argimiel Gentle Vegetable Soap

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium palmitate, Sodium palm kernelate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Argimiel Gentle Vegetable Soap”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmitate) 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: sodium palmitate

Sodium palmitateEffect: High~25–38%
Sodium palm kernelateEffect: High~8.8–13.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Geraniol + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium palmitate—High~25–38%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Sodium palmitate~25–38%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium palm kernelate~8.8–13.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Water~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Illite~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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Kaolin~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Inulin~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mel~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Sodium palmitate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Illite, Glycerin, Kaolin, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Inulin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mel, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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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.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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