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GEMMATSU Hirondelle Soap Premium
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GEMMATSU Hirondelle Soap Premium

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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Cleansing
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What the product description says
“Hirondelle Soap Premium”
Source: Yesstyle

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Chitosan
May help

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.

ChitosanKey activeEffect: HighInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ChitosanInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~2–3%est.
GlutathioneA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Dextrin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Honey~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Sorbitol~4.3–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Hydrolyzed collagen~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed swallowtail extract
Not recognized
Hydrolyzed pearl~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Chitosan~2–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Colloidal platinum~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Acetyl hexapeptide-8~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ceramide 3~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Soluble proteoglycan~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glutathione~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Dextrin~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Dextrin, Honey, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Unknown, Hydrolyzed pearl, Chitosan, Colloidal platinum, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Soluble proteoglycan, Glutathione, Silica, Tocopherol, Dextrin, Water, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 61 of 61 of 6
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Chitosan against cutaneous pathogensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effectstandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivativesmdpi.com
  5. 5
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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