Sothys

Sothys Detox Energie Protective Depolluting Essence

Name: Sothys - Detox Energie Protective Depolluting Essence
Brand: Sothys

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea + 5 more

Works

What the product description says

“Detox Energie™ Protective Depolluting Essence”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~3.4–5.1%

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.4–2.1%

Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.5–1.1%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2–3%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.3–1.9%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Gluconolactone

Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Exfoliation

Side benefit · Hydroxyethyl urea, Gluconolactone

Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone, hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~3.4–5.1%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Gluconolactone

Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, hydroxyethyl urea

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Gluconolactone, Althaea officinalis root extract + 1 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: MediumA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.4–2.1%

Althaea officinalis root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.5–1.1%

Sambucus nigra fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.45%est.

Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.5–1.1%est.

Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.4–3.6%est.

GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Glycerin~4–6%

Key active

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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Hydroxyethyl urea~3.4–5.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizing

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Propylene glycol~2–3%

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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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Gluconolactone~1.4–2.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone

Pentylene glycol~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Parfum~1–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.5–1.1%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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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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Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Caprylyl

Not recognized

Glycol~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Acetyl tretapeptide-2

Not recognized

Ci 14700~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Propylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Gluconolactone, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Althaea officinalis root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Citric acid, Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, Unknown, Glycol, Unknown, Ci 14700, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol

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Product summary

"Sothys - Detox Energie™ Protective Depolluting Essence" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

This product contains acids (gluconolactone 1.40% - 2.10%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95%, hydroxyethyl urea 3.40% - 5.10% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.