Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Facial Cleansers Purify & Soothe Facial Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
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.
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Deep cleansing to remove daily dirt & impuritiesGently exfoliates to help brighten & tone the skinBalances the skin to leave it feeling soft and nourished
Source: Mankind
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Potential irritants
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Comedogenic ingredients
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel powder, Unknown, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Canola oil, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Narcissus poeticus flower wax, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Althaea officinalis root extract, Angelica archangelica root oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Maltodextrin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis