Just the Goods Vegan Face Wash for normal/sensitive skin

Just the Goods Vegan Face Wash for normal/sensitive skin

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoate, Potassium oleate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Vegan Face Wash for normal/sensitive skin”
Source: Just the Goods

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium cocoate, potassium oleate) 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.

Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.2–0.35%
Potassium oleateEffect: High~0.2–0.4%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Likewise, this product is available with or without biodegradable exfoliating jojoba oil/wax beads.”
Source: Just the Goods

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
5 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, Citral + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.1%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.6–4.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium oleate~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium cocoate~3.6–4.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3–3.6%
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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Potassium citrate~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Citric acid~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Kaolin~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Cymbopogon martini oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Citral~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Water~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium oleate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium cocoate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

More about Potassium cocoate
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
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

More about Glycerin
Potassium citrate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Citric acid~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Kaolin~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

More about Kaolin
Jojoba esters~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

More about Jojoba esters
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Citral~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Water~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium oleate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium oleate
Potassium cocoate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

More about Potassium cocoate
Glycerin~0.3–0.6%
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

More about Glycerin
Potassium citrate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Kaolin~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

More about Kaolin
Water~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium oleate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium oleate
Potassium cocoate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

More about Potassium cocoate
Glycerin~0.15–0.3%
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

More about Glycerin
Potassium citrate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Kaolin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

More about Kaolin
Jojoba esters~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

More about Jojoba esters
Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium oleate, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium citrate, Citric acid, Kaolin, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citral, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Water, Potassium oleate, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium citrate, Citric acid, Kaolin, Jojoba esters, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citral, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Water, Potassium oleate, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium citrate, Citric acid, Kaolin, Water, Potassium oleate, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium citrate, Citric acid, Kaolin, Jojoba esters

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