Himalaya Neem and Turmeric Face Wash

Himalaya Neem and Turmeric Face Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Neem and Turmeric 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, decyl 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, decyl glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~8.9–13.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~5–7.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~2.1–3.1%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This time-tested combination of organic Neem and Turmeric purifies and resurfaces your skin leaving it clean, pure, and silky.”
Source: SmallFlower

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?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Origanum majorana leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 7 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~8.9–13.3%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~5–7.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Origanum majorana leaf oil—High~0.5–1.15%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.7–2.5%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~8.9–13.3%
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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Decyl glucoside~5–7.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.9–4.3%
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~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Glucose~1.3–2%
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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Parfum~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Glucose oxidase~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactoperoxidase~0.1–0.45%
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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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

More about Melia azadirachta leaf extract
Curcuma longa root oil~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Glucose, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Tocopherol, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root oil

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$12.00
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