Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Phyto Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sucrose cocoate) 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.
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extractNot delivered
“Phyto Exfoliating Cleanser”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~13–19%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateGlycerin~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium chloride~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSucrose cocoate~1.2–1.8%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Salix nigra bark extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSaccharum officinarum extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAllantoin panthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAcer saccharum extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sucrose cocoate, Sodium benzoate, Salix nigra bark extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Allantoin panthenol, Sodium phytate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Acer saccharum extract, Centella asiatica extract, Curcuma longa root extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PlantkosPhyto Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | First Aid BeautyBrighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls | PrequelREDNESS REFORM SULFUR CLEANSER | NaturiumTHE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $29.00 | $17.99 | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Azelaic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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