The Seaweed Bath Co. Eucalyptus Peppermint Body Wash
FULFILLED
- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
- aleurites moluccanus seed oil
- allantoin
- chondrus crispus
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What does the product description say?WIMJ summary
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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WIMJ summary
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
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LOW
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WIMJ summary
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: gluconic acid.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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LOW
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Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| aloe barbadensis leaf juice | | |
| sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | | |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | | |
Ingredients by volume
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The ingredient is not recognized
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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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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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- Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
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