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Dr. Theiss Bio Calendula Baby 2-in-1 Gentle Cleansing Gel
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Dr. Theiss Bio Calendula Baby 2-in-1 Gentle Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Bio Calendula Baby 2-in-1 Gentle Cleansing Gel”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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: decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8–12%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.3–5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.6–2.4%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 3 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
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8–12%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.3–5%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~1–1.5%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%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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Decyl glucoside~8–12%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Betaine~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Xanthan gum~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.3–2%
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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Levulinic acid~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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P-anisic acid~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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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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Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Parfum, P-anisic acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  4. 4
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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