Eco by Sonya Super Citrus Cleanser

Eco by Sonya Super Citrus Cleanser

Efficacy33/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Super Citrus Cleanser”
Source: Naturisimo

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, 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: coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~7.4–11.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.5–1.15%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“- Australian caviar lime is packed full of natural gentle AHAs, anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants; to not only exfoliate your skin gently, but also help clear acne and increase production of collagen that promotes healthy smooth skin”
Source: Naturisimo

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“- Australian caviar lime is packed full of natural gentle AHAs, anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants; to not only exfoliate your skin gently, but also help clear acne and increase production of collagen that promotes healthy smooth skin”
Source: Naturisimo

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~7.4–11.1%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%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~0.35–0.8%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.4–0.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Coco-glucoside~7.4–11.1%
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~4.2–6.3%
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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Water~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium levulinate~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Lemongrass oil~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Algin~0.4–0.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~0.35–0.8%
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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Australian round lime
Not recognized
Australian caviar lime
Not recognized
Australian desert lime
Not recognized
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Water, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Lemongrass oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Algin, Alcohol, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene

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