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Pai Skincare Pai Gentle Genius Camellia & Bergamot Surprisingly Gentle Body Wash

Name: Pai Skincare - Pai Gentle Genius Camellia & Bergamot Surprisingly Gentle Body Wash
Brand: Pai Skincare

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 5 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Pai Gentle Genius Camellia & Bergamot Surprisingly Gentle Body Wash”

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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–10.7%

Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.5–3.1%

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2–2.4%

Sodium cocoyl alaninateEffect: High~1.2–1.5%

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.8–1.15%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%

Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.8–10.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.5–3.1%est.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2–2.4%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.5–1.8%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.1–1.3%est.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.15%est.

Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.15–0.3%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.1–1.3%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.55–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.7%

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.5%

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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Helianthus annuus extract~3.2–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~1.8–2.2%

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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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.5–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Sodium cocoyl alaninate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Carrageenan~1.1–1.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.8–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Squalane~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.5–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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(macadamia), limnanthes alba (meadowfoam)

Not recognized

Inulin~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ceramide np~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Saccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosphingosine~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Fructose~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Parfum~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Carrageenan, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Squalane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Unknown, Inulin, Caprylyl glycol, Ceramide np, Saccharide isomerate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Fructose, Lactic acid, Sodium citrate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

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Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
3
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
9
Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributesresearchgate.net
10
Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
12
Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tractlink.springer.com
13
Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systemsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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