Sanoflore Aciana Botanica Cleansing Micellar Water Organic

Sanoflore Aciana Botanica Cleansing Micellar Water Organic

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Aciana Botanica Cleansing Micellar Water Organic”
Source: Cocoon Center

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-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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-betaine

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.4–2.1%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.95–1.45%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.6–1.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.45–1.05%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~5.9–8.8%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~5.9–8.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Propanediol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~1.8–2.7%
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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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coco-betaine~1.4–2.1%
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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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium phytate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium chloride~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Linalool~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.65%
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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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Arginine~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Coco-betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Arginine, Citric acid

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