Naturopathica Oat Cleansing Facial Polish 3-in-1

Naturopathica Oat Cleansing Facial Polish 3-in-1

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Oat Cleansing Facial Polish 3-in-1”
Source: Naturopathica

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, 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.

Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~3.2–4.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3–4.4%
Arachidyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.1%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.5%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Oat Cleansing Facial Polish 3-in-1”
Source: Naturopathica

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%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.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Avena sativa bran extract—Medium~0.5–1.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3–4.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces 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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Cetearyl alcohol~3–4.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl glucoside~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Jojoba esters~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Avena sativa kernel protein~2–3%
Formula
Lactobacillus ferment~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Glycerin~1.1–1.6%
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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Arachidyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Behenyl alcohol~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Avena sativa bran extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Chitin~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.75%
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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Sclerotium gum~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Jojoba esters, Avena sativa kernel protein, Lactobacillus ferment, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Water, Avena sativa bran extract, Tocopherol, Chitin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sodium anisate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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