Naturium The Softener Creamy Clay Body Wash

Naturium The Softener Creamy Clay Body Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“The Softener Creamy Clay Body Wash”
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.8–7.2%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.1–3.2%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.9–1.35%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Enriched with French pink clay, the formula helps purify pores, soften and clarify skin.”
Source: Naturium

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA 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~2.7–4.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.6–2.5%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~0.5–1.2%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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~4–6%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
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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Kaolin~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Decyl glucoside~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Acrylates copolymer~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Illite~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Montmorillonite~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Squalane~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
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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Bioflavonoids~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Magnesium pca~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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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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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Kaolin, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates copolymer, Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, Illite, Montmorillonite, Squalane, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Tocopherol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Magnesium pca, Propanediol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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