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CleansingMyristic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Gently detoxifies and deeply cleanses to remove dirt, oil, and impurities”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid, 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Anti-blemishLauric acid, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Amino acid-based surfactants offer a gentle yet effective cleanse, while white willow bark, a naturally occurring form of salicylic acid, helps soothe irritation and prevent breakouts and congestion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateBehenic acid~1.7–2.1%
Lauric acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPalmitic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSalix alba bark extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 extractRicinus communis seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium gluconate~0.3–0.55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOxycoccus palustris seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLuffa cylindrica seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea silt extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica archangelica root water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Buddleja davidii extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilTocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCi 16035~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Behenic acid, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Menthol, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Sea silt extract, Angelica archangelica root water, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sodium benzoate, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Tocopherol, Ci 16035, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ci 42090, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexamethylindanopyran
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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