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Natessance Gentle Hollyhock Shower Gel

Name: Natessance - Gentle Hollyhock Shower Gel
Brand: Natessance

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Gentle Hollyhock Shower Gel”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, lauryl 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~7.5–11.3%

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4.4–6.6%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.9–5.8%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 8 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~4.4–6.6%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.9–5.8%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.5–11.3%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~0.55–1.35%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~0.15–0.7%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

Alternatives

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Sanex Zero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel

Cheaper62% match

$1.51

Hipp Wash Gel Sensitive

Cheaper58% match

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~7.5–11.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glycerin~2.2–3.2%

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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Althaea rosea flower water~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium chloride~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Benzyl alcohol~0.4–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Lactic acid~0.55–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliationEvens 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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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.7%

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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Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Althaea rosea flower water, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Lactic acid, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Sodium benzoate, 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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	NatessanceGentle Hollyhock Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT	SanexZero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel	HippWash Gel Sensitive	OlivalAmino Gel
Match	—	62%	58%	54%
Price	—	$1.51	$4.59	—
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 6	4 of 6	4 of 6
Key difference	—	Poloxamer 124	Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract	Betaine
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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