Salcura Natural Skin Therapy Salcura Bioskin Face Wash

Salcura Natural Skin Therapy Salcura Bioskin Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gently cleanse dry, itchy and sensitive skin with the Bioskin Face Wash from Salcura , experts in skin therapy products for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis sufferers.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, 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

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~6.6–9.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.7–5.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.7–5.6%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~1–1.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil—High~0.1–0.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~6.6–9.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Maris salUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~6.6–9.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.7–5.6%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Borago officinalis leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Salix alba bark extract~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemish

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

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Xanthan gum~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Calendula officinalis extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Maris sal~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Beta-carotene~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil, Limonene, Citral, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Maris sal, Geraniol, Beta-carotene

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