Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Cleansers & Washes Purifying Palmarosa Face Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Facial Cleansers & Washes Purifying Palmarosa Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl laurate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“, For oily, combination, blemish-prone and problem skin types. , Gently cleanses and decongests.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl laurate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateSodium chloride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePanthenol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLevulinic acid~1.4–1.7%
Alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSodium levulinate~0.95–1.15%
Citric acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCanarium commune gum oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.45–0.65%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCommiphora confusa resin oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractUrtica dioica leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMelissa officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.25–0.5%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilPropolis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Glyceryl laurate, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Levulinic acid, Alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Canarium commune gum oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Propolis extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| Neal's Yard RemediesFacial Cleansers & Washes Purifying Palmarosa Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | APIVITACleansing Gel for Oily/Combination Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $15.77 | $7.82 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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