Patyka Pure Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel

Patyka Pure Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pure Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel”
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 betaine, coco-glucoside, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, 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~3.5–5.3%
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2–3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.8–2.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.5–2.2%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.9%
Anti-blemish
Gluconolactone ~0.9–1.35%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“PATYKA Pure Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel 150 ml is a gel that cleanses and removes impurities without drying.”
Source: Cocoon Center

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.3%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2–3%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.9%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%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~0.2–0.75%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.45–1%est.
Chondrus crispus powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.5–1.1%est.
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.15–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Mentha viridis spearmint leaf extract
Not recognized
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
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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Pentylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Coco-glucoside~3.5–5.3%
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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Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Xanthan gum~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.7%
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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Lauryl glucoside~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Gluconolactone~0.9–1.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Levulinic acid~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Chondrus crispus~0.45–1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Chondrus crispus powder~0.5–1.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
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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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Mannitol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Charcoal powder~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Algae extract~0.15–0.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Ci 77288~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Chromium oxide greens~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Arctium lappa root extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Alcohol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Coco-glucoside, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Xanthan gum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Gluconolactone, Levulinic acid, Chondrus crispus, Chondrus crispus powder, Citric acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Mannitol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Charcoal powder, Sodium phytate, Parfum, Sorbic acid, Algae extract, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Arctium lappa root extract, Alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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