The Organic Pharmacy Purifying Seaweed Clay Mask
Works for
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, TocopherolNot delivered
“Sage offers anti-ageing and antibacterial benefits, along with Eucalyptus and Lavender Oils.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Providing the ultimate skin detox, the mask is enriched with Kaolin clay, renowned for its ability to draw impurities out of the pores, gently exfoliate and absorb excess oil.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceKaolin~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinWater~4–6%
Alcohol~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholStearic acid~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~0.55–1.25%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Salvia officinalis oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Spirulina platensis powder~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Kaolin, Water, Alcohol, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hydroxide, Salvia officinalis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Spirulina platensis powder, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| The Organic PharmacyPurifying Seaweed Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Admire My Skin2% Salicylic Acid Mask | Botanical LabHemp & Matcha Tea Clarifying Mask | The outsetPurifying Blue Clay Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 98% | 97% |
| Price | $47.00 | — | $13.39−$33.61 | $35.00−$12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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