Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Liquid Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~11–13%
Sodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCocamide mea~1.8–2.2%
Citric acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAcrylates/methoxy peg-10 maleate/styrene copolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTetrasodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Magnesium nitrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Cocamide mea, Citric acid, Acrylates/methoxy peg-10 maleate/styrene copolymer, Salicylic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tetrasodium edta, Magnesium nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DettolAloe Vera & Vitamin E Liquid Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | GarnierPure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash | BIOTHERMLAIT SHOWER MILK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | — | $7.23 | — | $24.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Tartaric Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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