Dr. Hauschka Cleansers Cleansing Balm

Dr. Hauschka Cleansers Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose stearate, Sucrose laurate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansers Cleansing Balm”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sucrose laurate, sucrose stearate) 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.

Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.85–1.3%
Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%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~0.05–0.15%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
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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Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
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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Calcium carbonate~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product appearance

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Olea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Anthyllis vulneraria extract~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Betula alba leaf extract~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Arachis hypogaea oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Sucrose stearate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.8%
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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Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Triticum vulgare bran extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Sucrose laurate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Water~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
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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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Calcium carbonate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Arachis hypogaea oil, Sucrose stearate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Sucrose laurate, Water, Alcohol

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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.

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Match—37%37%34%
Price$25.00$42.78+$17.78$23.58−$1.42$65.00+$40.00
Shared key ingredients—4 of 54 of 54 of 5
Key difference—CbdBeta-SitosterolVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Irritancy High Medium Low Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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