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Sanctuary Spa Warming Charcoal Detox Wash
Sanctuary Spa

Sanctuary Spa Warming Charcoal Detox Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Mipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3 + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Warming Charcoal Detox Wash”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glycol distearate, laureth-3, laureth-7 citrate, mipa-laureth sulfate, peg-150 distearate) 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

Mipa-laureth sulfateEffect: High~7.6–11.4%
Laureth-3Effect: High~3.8–5.7%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.1–3.2%
Laureth-7 citrateEffect: High~1.7–2.5%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.5–2.3%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~23–34%
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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Mipa-laureth sulfate~7.6–11.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-3~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-8~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Water~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Laureth-7 citrate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycol distearate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-12 dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Peg-150 distearate~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Quaternium-80~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Charcoal powder~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Mipa-laureth sulfate, Laureth-3, Peg-8, Water, Coco-glucoside, Laureth-7 citrate, Glycol distearate, Peg-12 dimethicone, Peg-150 distearate, Quaternium-80, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Charcoal powder, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol

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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.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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