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Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Cleanser With Aloe Vera
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Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Cleanser With Aloe Vera

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“p H Balancing Gentle Face Cleanser With Aloe Vera”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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: coco-betaine

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.1–3.2%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~2.1–3.1%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.7%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.2–0.8%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~6.3–9.5%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.3–9.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Propanediol~2.8–4.2%
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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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Coco-betaine~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Xanthan gum~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium chloride~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Salicylic acid~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
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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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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(f.i.l. t289586/1)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-betaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salicylic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Alcohol, Unknown

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Shared key ingredients—6 of 85 of 83 of 8
Key difference—NiacinamideAzelaic AcidUrea
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  6. 6
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
Thayers pH Balancing Gentle Face Cleanser With Aloe Vera
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