Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Charcoal + Bamboo Purifying Body Wash
Source: 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 (cocamide, peg-50 shea butter, sodium laureth sulfate, 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 laureth sulfate
Helps water and oil mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The light, textured feel helps to gently exfoliate the skin, whilst the hint of refreshing bamboo scent awakens the senses.
Source: Beauty Bay
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to thicken the product's consistency
All ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Cocamide, Unknown, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Charcoal powder, Zea mays starch, Peg-50 shea butter, Xanthan gum, Theobroma cacao extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium nitrate, Magnesium chloride, Linalool
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- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
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