Hempz Koa & Sweet Almond Soothing Herbal Cleansing Stick
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CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Koa & Sweet Almond Soothing Herbal Cleansing Stick”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“sloughs off dead skin cells to reveal radiant skin Hemp Seed Oil.”
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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“treats dry skin, improves and reduces the appearance of acne and reverses sun damage by improving cell turnover Walnut Powder.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Juglans regia shell powder + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4.6–6.9%
Cocos nucifera oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilC12-18 alkyl glucoside~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.6–2.5%
Parfum~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCannabis sativa seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterMangifera indica seed butter~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
Juglans regia shell powder~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium cocoamphoacetate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetatePerlite~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCoco-glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCoconut alcohol~0.2–0.8%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCoumarin~0.1–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, C12-18 alkyl glucoside, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Parfum, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Persea gratissima oil, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Juglans regia shell powder, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Perlite, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Coco-glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coconut alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| HempzKoa & Sweet Almond Soothing Herbal Cleansing StickYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 22% | 21% | 21% |
| Price | — | $14.43 | — | $12.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Salicylic Acid |
| 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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