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Donggubat GAKKUM Soap Kale
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Donggubat GAKKUM Soap Kale

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Lauric acid
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A multi-purpose soap bar made by 1000 hours of cold-pressing that effectively cleanses and soothes skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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.

Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Limonene
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4–3.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5.5–8.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~23–34%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Cocos nucifera oil~23–34%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Water~14–21%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Canola oil~5.5–8.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.9–5.9%
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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Citrus paradisi peel oil~2.4–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Brassica oleracea acephala powder~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Lauric acid~0.85–1.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Canola oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Brassica oleracea acephala powder, Citric acid, Lauric acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Valuelink.springer.com
Donggubat GAKKUM Soap Kale
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