PYUNKANG YUL

PYUNKANG YUL Calming Acne Clear Body Wash

Name: PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Acne Clear Body Wash
Brand: PYUNKANG YUL

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 3 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“An anti-acne body wash that eliminates and prevents body breakouts.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauryl betaine, lauryl glucoside) 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-betaine

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~7.9–9.7%

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.9–6%

Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.5–3%

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~2–2.4%

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.4–0.6%

Anti-blemish

Gluconolactone ~0.25–0.45% + 1 more

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“An anti-acne body wash that eliminates and prevents body breakouts.”

Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: LowA 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.~0.45–0.65%

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.55%

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~0.25–0.45%

Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

Medium risk

We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~2–2.4%est.

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.1–0.2%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.9–9.7%est.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–6%est.

Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.95–1.2%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.65–1%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.65%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%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~0.25–0.45%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 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

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~7.9–9.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.9–6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Sodium chloride~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Lauryl betaine~2.5–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2–2.5%

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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Coco-betaine~2–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Citric acid~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Butylene glycol~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.95–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.65–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Pentylene glycol~0.6–0.9%

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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Dipropylene glycol~0.5–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Centella asiatica extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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 extract

Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

More about Salix alba bark extract

Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Gluconolactone~0.25–0.45%

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

More about Gluconolactone

Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

More about Lonicera japonica flower extract

Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Ethylhexyl palmitate

Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract

Salicylic acid~0.1–0.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

More about Salicylic acid

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Lauryl betaine, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Hexylene glycol, Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, 1,2-hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 35 studies and safety reviews.

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