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: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser
Source: 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 (linolenic acid, 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.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Moringa Seed Extract cleanses and removes make-up, while Jojoba Spheres gently exfoliate and melt away to leave skin clear and smooth.
Source: Espa UK
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: 50/100.
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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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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
Potential irritants
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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 made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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 preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Water, Sucrose laurate, Persea gratissima oil, Coconut alkanes, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Levulinic acid, Sucrose stearate, Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Linoleic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Linalool, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Geraniol, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Linolenic acid, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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