Mio Skincare Clay Away Purifying Body Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Xanthan gum + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Clay Away Purifying Body Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, xanthan gum) 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
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extractNot delivered
“IT’S TIME TO CLAY AWAY™ This gentle, lightly foaming clay body wash deeply cleanses to help remove impurities.”
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana water + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 KaolinGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMontmorillonite~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorillonitePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIllite~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilHamamelis virginiana water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAlcohol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMaltodextrin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPiroctone olamine~0.45–0.65%
Salix nigra bark extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractLimonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOlus oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateCyclodextrin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Montmorillonite, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Illite, Sodium chloride, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Piroctone olamine, Salix nigra bark extract, Limonene, Lecithin, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Parfum, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cyclodextrin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mio SkincareClay Away Purifying Body CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | facerealityskincare-B2BAntioxidant Scrub | Beauty PieAcidEnzyme™ Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse | AMELIORATEClarifying Clay Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $34.00 | $65.50 | $7.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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