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I'm from Fig Cleansing Balm

Name: I'm from - Fig Cleansing Balm
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Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Peg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 1 more

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Fig Cleansing Balm”

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: sorbitan sesquioleate.

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.

Peg-10 isostearateEffect: High~0.45–1.05%

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.45–1.1%

Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.8%

Anti-blemish

Melia azadirachta leaf extract

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What the product description says

“The I’M FROM Fig Cleansing Balm is made with 7.8% Fig Oil Water to gently cleanse all makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities while helping remove blackheads .”

Source: Recreate Yourself

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Melia azadirachta leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~4.4–6.5%est.

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~1.6–2.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effectMedium~22–33%est.

Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~4.7–7%est.

Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~3.6–5.4%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~1.3–2%est.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%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

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ficus carica fruit extract~22–33%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~4.7–7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil

Curcuma longa root extract~4.4–6.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

More about Curcuma longa root extract

Melia azadirachta flower extract~3.6–5.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~2.6–3.9%

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

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Melia azadirachta bark extract~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~1.6–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract

Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.3–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Polyethylene~1.4–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Synthetic wax~0.9–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Ficus carica fruit extract~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

More about Ficus carica fruit extract

Peg-10 isostearate~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil

Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.45%

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

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Melia azadirachta bark extract~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

More about Corallina officinalis extract

Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract

Ingredient list view

Ficus carica fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta bark extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyethylene, Synthetic wax, Ficus carica fruit extract, Peg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta bark extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract