Puressentiel Intimate Hygiene Organic Gentle Cleansing Gel
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Intimate Hygiene Organic Gentle Cleansing Gel”
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, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf water, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinSalvia officinalis leaf water~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower water~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterAnthemis nobilis flower water~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decyl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateLauryl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCoco-glucoside~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Levulinic acid~0.2–0.7%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideChondrus crispus powder~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- 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
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlucose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.2%
- 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 juice powderTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Salvia officinalis leaf water, Rosa damascena flower water, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Lauryl glucoside, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Levulinic acid, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium chloride, Chondrus crispus powder, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Glucose, Sorbic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| PuressentielIntimate Hygiene Organic Gentle Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | SallveLimpador facial com Niacinamida | AlphanovaKids Wash Your Hands Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel | HoliFrogSuperior Omega Gel Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $6.80 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Bisabolol | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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