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Skincare by Dr V Oil Melting Cleanser
Skincare by Dr V

Skincare by Dr V Oil Melting Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polysorbate 20 + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Oil Melting Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polysorbate 20, sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, sorbitan laurate) 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: decyl glucoside

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~7.7–11.5%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.8–2.6%
Sorbeth-230 tetraoleateEffect: High~1.2–1.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.55%

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
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~7.7–11.5%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~5–7.5%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~3.1–4.6%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.
Sorbitan laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Isododecane~24–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~7.7–11.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5–7.5%
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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Cannabis sativa seed oil~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.1–4.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Polysorbate 20~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Water~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sorbitan laurate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

More about Sorbitan laurate
Ingredient list view

Isododecane, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Decyl glucoside, Sorbitan laurate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fractionpubs.acs.org
  3. 3
    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
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