PRODUCT REVIEW
Madeca Derma Botanic Cleansing Balm
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Botanic Cleansing Balm
xanthan gum
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency
carbomer
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Formula contains plant-derived AHA and BHA to gently exfoliate skin, and water mint extract to soothe skin and protect it from environmental aggressors.
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
centella asiatica extract
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
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
butylene glycol
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Diphenyl dimethicone, Asiatic acid, Triethylhexanoin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pyrus malus fruit water, Tromethamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Peg-14m, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Silica, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Unknown, Jasminum officinale oil, Artemisia absinthium extract, Rose flower oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Silica dimethyl silylate, Asparagus officinalis stem extract, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Calcium gluconate, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
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- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
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- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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