Little Barn Apothecary Cocao + Chamomile Cream Cleanser

Little Barn Apothecary Cocao + Chamomile Cream Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cocao + Chamomile Cream Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, datem, decyl glucoside, sorbitan olivate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~7.5–11.2%
Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.6%
DatemEffect: High~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~7.5–11.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.8–5.7%est.
Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.15–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~7.5–11.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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From
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~3.8–5.7%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Oryza sativa bran oil~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Cetearyl olivate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Colloidal oatmeal~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation

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Glycerin~0.9–1.35%
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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Cellulose~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Silver~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Di
Not recognized
Hydrogen~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrate
Not recognized
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Theobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Theobroma cacao extract
Absolute
Not recognized
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Chamomilla recutita oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Datem~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Datem
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Colloidal oatmeal, Glycerin, Cellulose, Tocopherol, Silver, Unknown, Hydrogen, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Ci 42090, Chamomilla recutita oil, Datem

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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.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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