Thalgo

Thalgo Gentle Cleansing Milk

Name: Thalgo - Gentle Cleansing Milk
Brand: Thalgo

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Gentle Cleansing Milk”

Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 alkyl glucoside, 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.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.05–0.2%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~3.7–5.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.6–8.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Isopropyl isostearate~3.7–5.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Propanediol~2.7–4%

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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Glycerin~1.7–2.5%

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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Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Maris aqua~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

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C14-22 alcohols~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.9%

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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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Phospholipids~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isopropyl isostearate, Propanediol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Maris aqua, C14-22 alcohols, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Allantoin, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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	ThalgoGentle Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT	A-DERMABiology Organic Dermatological Cleansing Milk	Versed SkinGentle Cycle Milky Cleanser	Apaisac BiorgaFace Cleansing Lotion
Match	—	37%	37%	35%
Price	—	$20.36	$22.75	—
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 4	3 of 4	2 of 4
Key difference	—	Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate	Oatmeal Extract	Mineral Oil
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

1
Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
3
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
4
Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
5
Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
6
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredientsjournals.sagepub.com
8
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticssemanticscholar.org
9
Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
10
Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
11
Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industrydigitool.library.mcgill.ca
12
Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
13
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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