NutriBiotic Skin Cleanser – Fragrance Free

NutriBiotic Skin Cleanser – Fragrance Free

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Oleyl betaine
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Skin Cleanser – Fragrance Free”
Source: iHerb

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~11–13%
Oleyl betaineEffect: High~5.2–6.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~11–13%est.
Citrus paradisi seed extract—High~1.5–1.9%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.15–0.25%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~3.1–3.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Oleyl betaine~5.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.1–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Glycerin~2.4–3%
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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Soyamidopropalkonium chloride~1.8–2.3%
Formula
Citrus paradisi seed extract~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~1.1–1.3%
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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Allantoin~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
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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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Tussilago farfara leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Achillea millefolium extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Melissa officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Hibiscus syriacus flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Sodium pca~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Oleyl betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Soyamidopropalkonium chloride, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Allantoin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Tussilago farfara leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Hibiscus syriacus flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Sodium pca, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid

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