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Dr. Jackson's Natural Products 07 Face Wash

Name: Dr. Jackson's - Natural Products 07 Face Wash
Brand: Dr. Jackson's

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Exfoliation

Gluconolactone

Works well

What the product description says

“Acting as a gentle exfoliant, fruity pomegranate is packed with antioxidants that can help to combat sun damage and hyperpigmentation.”

Source: Mankind

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: gluconolactone.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.4–1.7%

Cleansing

Coco-glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 3 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Natural Products 07 Face Wash”

Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, xanthan gum) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~9.3–11.4%

Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~2.9–3.5%

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.5–3.1%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–2.7%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.9–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~9.3–11.4%est.

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.5–3.1%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–2.7%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.9–1.1%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~0.5–0.75%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.25–0.5%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~0.15–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.65–1%est.

Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.

Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~9.3–11.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%

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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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.9–3.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Decyl glucoside~2.5–3.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%

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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Gluconolactone~1.4–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.9–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citric acid~0.65–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Punica granatum extract~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Alcohol~0.5–0.75%

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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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oil

Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Kigelia africana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Kigelia africana fruit extract

Calcium gluconate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Camelina sativa seed oil~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.25%

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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Citral~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

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

Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citric acid, Punica granatum extract, Alcohol, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Calcium gluconate, Camelina sativa seed oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citral, Limonene

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	Dr. Jackson'sNatural Products 07 Face WashYOUR PRODUCT	TypologyGel Nettoyant Visage Exfoliant — PHA 5% + Aloe vera	MEDIHEALRose PDRN Derma Cream Pack Cleanser	EucerinDermo PURIFYER Scrub
Match	—	56%	56%	55%
Price	—	$23.50	$17.22	$13.91
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 9	4 of 9	4 of 9
Key difference	—	Inulin	Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid	Lactic Acid
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Low
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.

1
In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
2
Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
3
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
5
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acnencbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoagingonlinelibrary.wiley.com
7
Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative studydovepress.com
9
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
11
Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
12
An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patientsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
13
Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Preventionsciencedirect.com
14
Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacidssciencedirect.com
15
Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Lightneostrata.neogen.gr
16
Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
17
Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
18
Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
19
Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
20
Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjectsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
21
Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
22
Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
23
Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
24
Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivosciencedirect.com
25
Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongoliaresearchgate.net
26
Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com

Dr. Jackson'sNatural Products 07 Face Wash

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