Weleda Aknedoron Cleansing Lotion

Weleda Aknedoron Cleansing Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium olivate/sunflowerseedate, Lanolin + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Aknedoron Cleansing Lotion”
Source: Naturisimo

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lanolin, oleic acid, potassium olivate/sunflowerseedate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Potassium olivate/sunflowerseedateEffect: High~3.9–5.8%
LanolinEffect: HighSebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans~1.4–2.1%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.35–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~2.6–3.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.1–3.1%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
Citrus limon juice—High~0.95–1.45%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.45–1%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Citrus paradisi juice—High~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Oryza sativa bran extract~4.8–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Potassium olivate/sunflowerseedate~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Limonene~2.6–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus limon peel oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Lanolin~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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Alcohol~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Citrus limon juice~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Oleic acid~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.55%
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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Citrus paradisi juice~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Oryza sativa bran extract, Potassium olivate/sunflowerseedate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Lanolin, Alcohol, Citrus limon juice, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Oleic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus paradisi juice, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol

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