melixir Face & Body Soap - 2 Types

melixir Face & Body Soap - 2 Types

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Product name: Face & Body Soap - 2 Types”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.

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 cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~28–34%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3–3.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
16 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia sclarea oil + 14 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3–3.7%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~1.3–1.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.9–1.1%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.9–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.6–0.95%est.
Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.45–0.65%est.
Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilAn essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~28–34%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~12–14%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.5–3%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~0.5–0.75%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~12–14%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.2–2.7%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.8–2.2%est.
Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.6–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~28–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Zea mays starch~12–14%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Water~5.9–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–4.5%
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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Decyl glucoside~3–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.5–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cocos nucifera oil~2.2–2.7%
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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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Salvia sclarea oil~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · high
Abies sibirica oil~1–1.2%
Formula
Citrus limon peel oil~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Juniperus virginiana oil~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Theobroma cacao extract~0.6–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Theobroma cacao extract
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ocimum basilicum oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing

More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
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

More about Butylene glycol
Dextrin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Zea mays starch, Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Salvia sclarea oil, Abies sibirica oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Panthenol, Ocimum basilicum oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mentha piperita oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool

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melixir Face & Body Soap - 2 Types
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