Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Germisdin Original Soap-free Bath Gel”
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 cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Coumarin + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.8–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-32~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-4 rapeseedamide~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolParfum~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolysorbate 20~1.1–1.4%
Sodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideLactic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPeg-150 distearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol~0.075–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoumarin~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-32, Peg-4 rapeseedamide, Sorbitol, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Lactic acid, Peg-150 distearate, Disodium edta, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Coumarin, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alcohol denat., Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| ISDINGermisdin Original Soap-free Bath GelYOUR PRODUCT | SanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Shower Gel | LynxAfrica Refreshing Fragrance Shower Gel | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 49% | 47% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glycerin | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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