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Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Cleanser
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Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Vita Active Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside.

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.

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.4–10.2%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~5.9–7.2%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~4.3–5.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Salvia sclarea extract, Salvia officinalis extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 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~8.4–10.2%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.9–7.2%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~4.3–5.2%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Salvia officinalis extract—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Mentha arvensis extract—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.35–0.6%est.
Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%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~0.15–0.3%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.05–0.15%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~2–2.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%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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Decyl glucoside~8.4–10.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Coco-glucoside~5.9–7.2%
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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Coco-betaine~4.3–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Glycerin~2.5–3%
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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Cannabis sativa seed oil~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Panthenol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Citric acid~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Calendula officinalis extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Arctium lappa root extract~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Salvia sclarea extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Clay~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Salvia officinalis extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Salvia officinalis extract
Mentha arvensis extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Mentha arvensis extract
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Urtica dioica~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Leaf
Not recognized
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens 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)

More about Salicylic acid
Glycerin~0.2–0.35%
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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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Coco-betaine, Glycerin, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Panthenol, Citric acid, Calendula officinalis extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Clay, Salvia officinalis extract, Mentha arvensis extract, Mentha piperita oil, Urtica dioica, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Taraxacum officinale flower/leaf/stem extract, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Sorbic acid, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosa damascena extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fractionpubs.acs.org
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    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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