Naturopathica Aloe Cleansing Gel

Naturopathica Aloe Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Aloe Cleansing Gel”
Source: Naturopathica

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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4–6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1–1.5%
Exfoliation
Not advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~4–6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~23–34%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.8–1.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–7%
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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Decyl glucoside~4–6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Propanediol~2.5–3.7%
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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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Lavandula hybrida oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Gluconolactone~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Xanthan gum~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Algin~0.8–1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Panthenol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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

A preservative

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Propanediol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Gluconolactone, Xanthan gum, Algin, Sodium benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cananga odorata flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract

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