Name: The Better Skin Co. - Better Skin Gel Kleanse - - Free
Brand: The Better Skin Co.

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropylamine oxide, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
cocamidopropylamine oxide	HIGH
sodium cocoyl glycinate	HIGH

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Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
cocamidopropyl betaine
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
gelidiella acerosa extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	8.8% - 10.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.1%
cocamidopropylamine oxide	3.9% - 4.7%
sclerotium gum Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions	2.3% - 2.9%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	1.9% - 2.4%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	1.6% - 2%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	1.4% - 1.7%
gelidiella acerosa extract An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties	1.1% - 1.4%
monostroma nitidum thallus extract	0.95% - 1.2%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating	0.65% - 1%
microcrystalline cellulose	0.7% - 1.05%
sodium lauroyl glutamate Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam	0.5% - 0.75%
sodium cocoyl glycinate Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 0.75%
mannitol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.6%
charcoal powder Benefits for the skin are not clear	0.5% - 0.75%
sodium cocoyl isethionate Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent	0.35% - 0.65%
magnesium stearate Used to create a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
ethylcellulose	0.15% - 0.3%
pumice Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
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