Natessance

Natessance Organic Honey Moisturizing Shower Gel

Name: Natessance - Organic Honey Moisturizing Shower Gel
Brand: Natessance

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Fructose + 6 more

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What the product description says

“Organic Honey Moisturizing Shower Gel”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–7%

FructoseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

InulinKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking~0.35–0.85%

MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~1.4–2.1%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.15–0.55%

HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~1.2–1.9%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.45–1%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn 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)~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 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.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.25%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%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~0.45–1%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~0.05–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl

Not recognized

Glycerin~4.7–7%

Key active

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~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Sodium chloride~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Xanthan gum~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Mel~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~1.2–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Sclerotium gum~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Parfum~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caramel~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–1%

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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Cellulose gum~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Inulin~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Cellulose~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Fructose~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glucose~0.15–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Ci 77491~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-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 hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Mel, Honey, Sclerotium gum, Parfum, Caramel, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cellulose gum, Inulin, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
3
Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tractlink.springer.com
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Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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