Proto-col Foaming Facial Wash
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Benefits
Promise: Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Foaming Facial Wash
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| caprylyl/capryl glucoside | HIGH |  |  |
| lauryl betaine | HIGH | | |
| polysorbate 20 | HIGH | | |
Promise: Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Perfect for dissolve and remove makeup, impurities, trapped pollutants, and clogged pores, the gentle cleanser deeply cleanses the skin while minimising the appearance of pores, leaving the skin feeling fresh and radiant.
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| aloe barbadensis leaf juice | LOW | | |
| allantoin | LOW |  | |
Promise: Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Perfect for dissolve and remove makeup, impurities, trapped pollutants, and clogged pores, the gentle cleanser deeply cleanses the skin while minimising the appearance of pores, leaving the skin feeling fresh and radiant.
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| allantoin | LOW | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Potential irritants
IRRITANCY
HIGH
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| royal jelly | | |
| rosa damascena flower oil | | |
| cananga odorata flower oil | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
KEY INGREDIENTS
- panthenol
- faex extract
- glycerin
- lauryl betaine
- sodium hyaluronate
- polysorbate 20
- caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 40% - 60% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 6.5% - 9.8% | |
| Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 4.6% - 6.9% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent | |
| 2.6% - 3.9% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 2.1% - 3.1% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.6% - 2.5% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
| 1.4% - 2.1% | |
| Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 1.2% - 1.9% | |
| 1% - 1.5% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.6% - 1.35% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.45% - 1% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.35% - 0.8% | |
| Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients | |
| 0.3% - 0.7% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.15% - 0.6% | |
| Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures | |
| 0.15% - 0.55% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.1% - 0.5% | |
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH | |
| 0.15% - 0.5% | |
| Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself | |
| 0.15% - 0.5% | |
| Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.4% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.1% - 0.35% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.05% - 0.3% | |
| An essential oil. Can be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| 0.1% - 0.35% | |
| 0.05% - 0.15% | |
| A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity | |
| 0.05% - 0.15% | |
| 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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Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes