Mustela

Mustela Intimate Cleansing Gel

Name: Mustela - Intimate Cleansing Gel
Brand: Mustela

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Coco-glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 4 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Intimate Cleansing Gel”

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 (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~4.5–6.8%

Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.1–4.6%

Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1.2–1.8%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.9–1.4%

Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.6–1.35%

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.8%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.

Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–4.6%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–1.05%est.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.3–0.75%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Comedogenic

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None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%

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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Coco-glucoside~4.5–6.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~3.1–4.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Xanthan gum~0.9–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl oleate~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lactic acid~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.75%

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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Glycine~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Manganese gluconate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration

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Zinc pca~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Copper pca~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl oleate, Lactic acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid, Glycine, Manganese gluconate, Zinc pca, Copper pca, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
3
Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
4
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
6
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
8
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
10
Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiencyjamanetwork.com
11
Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
12
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesisonlinelibrary.wiley.com
14
Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
15
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
16
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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