Dermacol

Dermacol Cannabis clay mask

Name: Dermacol - Cannabis clay mask
Brand: Dermacol

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Xanthan gum

Can be harsh

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

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.

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.4–1%

Anti-blemish

Retinyl palmitate ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~0.5% it needs

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“It unclogs and contracts enlarged skin pores. It provides natural and deep cleansing.”

Source: N/A

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~5–7.6%

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.55–1.25%

Retinyl palmitateUnder-dosedThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.3–0.75%

Exfoliation

Allantoin, Retinyl palmitate

Not delivered

What the product description says

“It contains clay that is rich in natural minerals, and has excellent exfoliating, cleansing and detoxifying properties, removes unwanted substances and dead skin cells and eliminates excessive sebum.”

Source: N/A

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.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.55–1.25%

Retinyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.3%est.

Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5–7.6%

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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Montmorillonite~3.8–5.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Illite~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~2.2–3.2%

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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Propanediol~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Panthenol~1.2–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Iris florentina root extract~1–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Allantoin~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Acacia senegal gum~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Zinc sulfate~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

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Alcohol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Citric acid~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Alumina~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Ci 77891~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Sodium sulfate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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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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Linalool~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Illite, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Panthenol, Iris florentina root extract, Allantoin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Zinc sulfate, Retinyl palmitate, Alcohol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Sodium sulfate, Parfum, Linalool

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