PRODUCT REVIEW
The Jojoba Company Gentle Cleansing Balm
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Cleansing Balm
ceteareth-20
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
cetearyl alcohol
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
stearic acid
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Ideal for dry and sensitive skin types, the mild facial cleanser contains naturally-derived Alpha Hydroxy Acids extracted from Melon and Papaya, which work to exfoliate the surface layer of skin to lightly lift away daily dirt and pollutants.
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
santalum acuminatum fruit extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Potential irritants
santalum acuminatum fruit extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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cetearyl alcohol
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Stearic acid, Ceteareth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Lactic acid, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
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- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- 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
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a Cucumis melo LC. extract rich in superoxide dismutase activity
- ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FRUIT EXTRACTS USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid