Uriage Gyn-Phy Intimate Hygiene Daily Cleansing Gel
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 11 moreCan be harsh
“Gyn-Phy Intimate Hygiene Daily Cleansing Gel”
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 laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium cocoamphoacetate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium laureth-8 sulfate~2.7–3.2%
Peg-80 glyceryl cocoate~1.9–2.3%
Glycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLactic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidMagnesium laureth sulfate~1–1.2%
Sodium oleth sulfate~1.1–1.3%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMagnesium laureth-8 sulfate~0.5–0.8%
Glycol distearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.3–0.5%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinGlyceryl oleate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateMagnesium oleth sulfate~0.2–0.4%
Piroctone olamine~0.1–0.2%
Alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- 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 AlcoholLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium laureth-8 sulfate, Peg-80 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Lactic acid, Magnesium laureth sulfate, Sodium oleth sulfate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Parfum, Magnesium laureth-8 sulfate, Glycol distearate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Dmdm hydantoin, Glyceryl oleate, Magnesium oleth sulfate, Piroctone olamine, Alcohol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract
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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.
| UriageGyn-Phy Intimate Hygiene Daily Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | SanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Shower Gel | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | LynxSport Fresh Recharge Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | — | $1.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Bisabolol | Saccharide Isomerate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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