Himalaya Invigorating Face Wash

Himalaya Invigorating Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Invigorating Face Wash”
Source: SmallFlower

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, xanthan gum) 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

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~8.7–13%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.9–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~8.7–13%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~1.3–2%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Juglans regia shell powder—High~0.5–1.2%est.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract—High~0.35–0.85%est.
Origanum majorana leaf oil—High~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~8.7–13%
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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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%
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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Xanthan gum~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus limon peel extract~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Glucose~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Oryza sativa extract~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Juglans regia shell powder~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Honey~0.15–0.65%
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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Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
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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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glucose oxidase~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactoperoxidase~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Citrus limon peel extract, Glucose, Potassium sorbate, Oryza sativa extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Juglans regia shell powder, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Honey, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Tocopherol, Parfum, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase

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