Credo Skincare Serenity Mineral-Rich Body Wash

Credo Skincare Serenity Mineral-Rich Body Wash

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gently cleanses and hydrates skin while protecting its barrier.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.7–8.6%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.8–5.7%
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%
Exfoliation
Lactic acid ~0.5–1.15%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Sugar Kelp and a marine ferment complex of spirulina, seaweed, and sea lettuce helps to stimulate skin cells for energized tone and texture, while lactic acid gently exfoliates, leaving skin fresh, smooth, and radiant.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.7–8.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
MethyldihydrojasmonateUsed as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmineHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Raspberry ketoneUsed as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)High~0.15–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.8–5.7%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~1.4–2.1%est.
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.5–1.15%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
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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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–8.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Saccharina latissima extract~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Parfum~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
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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Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent

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Polyquaternium-10~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Lactic acid~0.5–1.15%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sea water~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Maltodextrin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Limonene~0.2–0.75%
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~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Methylbenzyl acetate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Phenylisohexanol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Phenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylacetoacetate ethylene glycol ketal~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran~0.1–0.5%
Formula
3-(o-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Dimethylcyclohexylethoxy isobutylpropanoate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Menthone~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Menthone
Tetramethylcyclohexene-1-propanol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Gamma-octalactone~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Cis-3-hexenyl acetate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Isomenthone~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Neryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Neryl acetate
Beta-ionone~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Beta-ionone
Methoxytrimethylheptanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadienylbutan-2-one~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cis-8-methyl-1-oxaspirodecanone~0.15–0.55%
Formula
1h-indene-ar-propanal, 2,3-dihydro-1,1-dimethyl
Not recognized
Raspberry ketone~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)

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Dimethyl-4-isoheptenal dimethyl acetal~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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2,4-dimethyl-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1,3-dioxolane~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Trimethyl-pentylcyclopentanone~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Hexahydro-dimethylspiromethanonaphthalene-oxirane~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Methyl dihydroxy-dimethylbenzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Cis-2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Saccharina latissima extract, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-10, Lactic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sea water, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Linalool, Dipropylene glycol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Methylbenzyl acetate, Linalool, Phenylisohexanol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylacetoacetate ethylene glycol ketal, Juniperus virginiana oil, Phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran, 3-(o-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Dimethylcyclohexylethoxy isobutylpropanoate, Menthone, Tetramethylcyclohexene-1-propanol, Linalyl acetate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Gamma-octalactone, Cis-3-hexenyl acetate, Isomenthone, Neryl acetate, Beta-ionone, Methoxytrimethylheptanol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadienylbutan-2-one, Triethyl citrate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cis-8-methyl-1-oxaspirodecanone, Unknown, Raspberry ketone, Dimethyl-4-isoheptenal dimethyl acetal, Citronellol, 2,4-dimethyl-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1,3-dioxolane, Trimethyl-pentylcyclopentanone, Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde, Hexahydro-dimethylspiromethanonaphthalene-oxirane, Tocopherol, Methyl dihydroxy-dimethylbenzoate, Cis-2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane

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