Cowshed Mother Bath & Shower Gel
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- gluconolactone
- glycerin
- Sunflower seed oil
- Sea buckthorn oil
- +1 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
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What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate) 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: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
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WIMJ summary for exfoliation
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
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Potential irritants

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sea salt |
Ingredients by volume
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
Helps oil and water mix together
| 7.3% - 11% |
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
| 5% - 7.5% |
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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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