Works for
CleansingSodium coco-sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Nourish your hair, face and body with the Green People No. 6 Detox Shower Gel ; a certified organic hair and body wash for men that cleanses, nourishes and detoxifies from top to toe.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium coco-sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.2–0.35%Under-dosed
“The stimulating shower gel delivers a gentle chemical exfoliation with Pineapple fruit acids to remove dead skin, impurities and toxin from skin and hair without stripping essential oils or causing dryness.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium coco-sulfate~9.7–11.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDecyl glucoside~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderAlthaea officinalis root extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractParfum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus limon peel oil~1.1–1.3%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.45–0.65%
Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilYucca schidigera stem extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAlgae extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractHydrolyzed quinoa~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed quinoaBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Glycerin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium coco-sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Althaea officinalis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Yucca schidigera stem extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Algae extract, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Glycerin, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Green PeopleNo. 6 Detox Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | The ElementsPurifying Gel Cleanser | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | Doctor OrOily OR FORTE Therapeutic Cleansing Gel for Oily Acne Prone Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | $10.65 | $7.82 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Coco-Glucoside | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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