THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Mild Derma Body Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Mild Derma Body Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Lauryl hydroxysultaine + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dr. Belmeur Mild Derma Body Wash For Acne-Prone Skin”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, hexylene glycol, lauryl hydroxysultaine, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoyl 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, coco-glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~11–13%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~4.3–5.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.6–3.1%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.4–2.9%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.7–2.1%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.2–1.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~0.4–0.6%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.25%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Gluconolactone
Works well
What the product description says
“Helps relieve the breakouts and irritation.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.95–1.15%
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~0.7–1.05%
Exfoliation
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Gluconolactone
Works well
What the product description says
“Packed with BHA, PHA, panthenol, and amino acids to clean away skin impurities and dead skin buildups.”
Source: Yesstyle

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, salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.95–1.15%
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~0.7–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~11–13%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4–2.9%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.6–3.1%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~0.95–1.15%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.2%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~0.7–1.05%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
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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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~4.3–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-glucoside~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.6–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Salicylic acid~0.95–1.15%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens 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)

More about Salicylic acid
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Gluconolactone~0.7–1.05%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

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
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Sodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Salicylic acid, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Gluconolactone, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium citrate

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THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Mild Derma Body Wash For Acne-Prone Skin
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