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Neighbourhood Botanicals Acid Washed Foaming Cleanser
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Neighbourhood Botanicals Acid Washed Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Acid Washed Foaming Cleanser”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~5.2–7.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–6.8%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.8%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This is a luxurious and unique exfoliating foaming facial cleanser with AHA's and botanics, formulated to clarify oily/combination skin.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

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
8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.2–7.8%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Coriandrum sativum seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%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~23–34%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
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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Hamamelis virginiana water~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Coco-glucoside~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–6.8%
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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Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem water~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycerin~2–2.9%
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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Sodium lactate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Betaine~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Acacia senegal gum~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Panthenol~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Coriandrum sativum seed oil
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Limonene~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cistus ladaniferus leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Sodium lactate, Betaine, Acacia senegal gum, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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