VENN Skincare Synbiotic Polyamine Body Wash

VENN Skincare Synbiotic Polyamine Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 9 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Synbiotic Polyamine Body Wash”
Source: Venn

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.

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.

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~7.7–9.4%
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~5.7–7%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~3.7–4.5%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2–2.5%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.7–2.1%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.2–1.5%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.35–0.6%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.6%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.3–0.55%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Salvia sclarea extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~7.7–9.4%est.
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~5.7–7%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Menthol—High~0.1–0.2%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~3.7–4.5%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2–2.5%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~7.7–9.4%
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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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.7–7%
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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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~3.7–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
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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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~2–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Glycol distearate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Coco-betaine~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Methylpropanediol~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycine soja germ extract~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Bacillus ferment~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharomyces ferment~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Galactomyces ferment filtrate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneMattifyingAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Propanediol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Hexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Glyceryl stearates~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Jojoba esters~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglycerin-3~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Levan~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Salvia sclarea extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hyacinthus orientalis extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Borago officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

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Menthol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Xylitol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Heptacodium miconioides flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Urtica dioica extract~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycol distearate, Coco-betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Methylpropanediol, Glycine soja germ extract, Bacillus ferment, Saccharomyces ferment, Lactobacillus ferment, Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Glyceryl glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium chloride, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearates, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Citric acid, Levan, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Borago officinalis extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Menthol, Xylitol, Heptacodium miconioides flower extract, Urtica dioica extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil

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