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CLAYPATHY Clay & Herb Cleansing Gel
CLAYPATHY

CLAYPATHY Clay & Herb Cleansing Gel

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Clay & Herb Cleansing Gel”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, xanthan gum) 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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.15–0.55%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.4%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Efficacy: Cleansing the skin. Prevents body odor, sweat odor and acne”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA 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~4.3–6.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~3.3–5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~2.5–3.7%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.2–1.8%est.
Sodium metaphosphateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Kaolin~4.3–6.5%
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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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis extract~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Artea extract
Not recognized
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Water~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyoxyethylene palm oil fatty acid glyceryl
Not recognized
Sodium metaphosphate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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1.2-pentanediol
Not recognized
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Carbomer~0.15–0.55%
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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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, O-cymen-5-ol, Kaolin, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Unknown, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Water, Unknown, Sodium metaphosphate, Potassium hydroxide, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrolresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Testkarger.com
  6. 6
    Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin link.springer.com
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