Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clean Slate Lactic Acid Smoothing Body Wash
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sorbitan caprylate) 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 dimethylamine, coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
What it is A body wash with lactic acid (AHA) gently cleanses and exfoliates, reducing the appearance of dark spots for smoother texture and even skin tone.
Source: Sephora
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.
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Works as a cleansing agent
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Aloe barbadensis leaf, Lactic acid, Oryza sativa hull extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces lysate, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Propanediol, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan caprylate, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Unknown, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Maltodextrin, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
- Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.