Holika Holika Avocado Body Cleanser

Holika Holika Avocado Body Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Avocado Body Cleanser”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–14%
Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~4.2–5.1%
Cocamide deaEffect: High~4–4.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.2–3.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantifolia flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~4.2–5.1%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.2–3.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–1.9%est.
Benzophenone-5A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Citrus aurantifolia flower extract—High~0.2–0.35%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamide dea~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~4.2–5.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Potassium chloride~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Parfum~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycerin~0.7–1.1%
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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Polyquaternium-7~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Benzophenone-5~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Ci 19140~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Citrus aurantifolia flower extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Prunus persica flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Pyrus malus flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Ci 17200~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Punica granatum flower extract~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Prunus avium flower extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamide dea, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium chloride, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl glycol, Benzophenone-5, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer, Persea gratissima oil, Ci 19140, Citrus aurantifolia flower extract, Prunus persica flower extract, Pyrus malus flower extract, Ci 17200, Punica granatum flower extract, Prunus avium flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract

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