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Every Man Jack Volcanic Clay Body Wash
Every Man Jack

Every Man Jack Volcanic Clay Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Volcanic Clay Body Wash”
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 (coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glycine soja protein, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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/oleamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.2–2.7%
Coco/oleamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighA cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen~2–2.4%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.9–2.3%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.7–1.05%
Glycine soja proteinEffect: HighA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking~0.3–0.5%
Exfoliation
Polylactic acid, Salicylic acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Mineral rich Volcanic Clay detoxifies skin from everyday pollutants while lightly exfoliating.”
Source: Ulta

This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Polylactic acidEffect: LowUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation~0.55–0.8%
Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract + 6 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
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~2.8–3.5%est.
Nasturtium officinale extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~2.2–2.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.2–2.7%est.
Coco/oleamidopropyl betaineA cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergenHigh~2–2.4%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.35–0.65%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Polylactic acidUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliationMedium~0.55–0.8%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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Aloe barbadensis
Not recognized
Aloe ferox leaf juice extract~7–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Arctium majus root extract~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~2.8–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Nasturtium officinale extract~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties

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Decyl glucoside~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine~2–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Kaolin~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Volcanic
Not recognized
Clay~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin

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Glyceryl distearate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lauryl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
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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Polyquaternium-7~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Salicylic acid~0.35–0.65%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Polyquaternium-10~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Polylactic acid~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

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Dimethicone copolyol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydrolyzed
Not recognized
Glycine soja protein~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

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Activated
Not recognized
Charcoal~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Aloe ferox leaf juice extract, Arctium majus root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Decyl glucoside, Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Kaolin, Unknown, Clay, Glyceryl distearate, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-10, Polylactic acid, Dimethicone copolyol, Unknown, Glycine soja protein, Unknown, Charcoal, Salvia sclarea oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Parfum, Citrus grandis seed extract

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 93 of 93 of 9
Key difference—NiacinamideCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilPanthenol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responsesliebertpub.com
  4. 4
    Nasturtium officinale R. Br. effectively reduces the skin inflammation induced by croton oil via glucocorticoid receptor-dependent and NF-κB pathways without causing toxicological effects in micepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  6. 6
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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