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Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Body Wash
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Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Body wash cleanses away sweat and dirt while leaving skin moisturized.”
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.

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~4.1–6.2%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.5–3.7%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~1.5–2.3%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 6 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~4.1–6.2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%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 agent2/5~4.1–6.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~4.1–6.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propanediol~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Propylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Peg6000
Not recognized
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitan stearate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Poe lauryl ether acetate
Not recognized
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Poe methyl glucoside
Not recognized
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Succinic acid~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Benzoate
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Sorbitan stearate, Unknown, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Unknown, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Edta, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Body Wash
KaoCurel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Body Wash
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