Yepoda Calm Balm

Yepoda Calm Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Sucrose polystearate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Perfect for sensitive skin.80g ( £26.25/100g ) CLEANSER”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, decyl glucoside, methyl glucose sesquistearate, sorbitan olivate, sucrose polystearate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.8–7.2%
Sucrose polystearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.6–5.5%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.6–1.4%
Methyl glucose sesquistearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower oil + 3 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
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~22–33%est.
Sucrose polystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.5%est.
Methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~3–4.5%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–2.3%est.
Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Olea europaea fruit oil~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cetearyl olivate~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Sucrose polystearate~3.6–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocos nucifera oil~3–4.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sorbitan olivate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Propanediol~1.1–1.7%
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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Water~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Oryza sativa bran wax~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Oryza sativa~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Spirulina platensis extract~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

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Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Amber powder~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Does not have proven skin benefits

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Glycerin~0.15–0.7%
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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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
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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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
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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Ingredient list view

Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sucrose polystearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Sorbitan olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Water, Decyl glucoside, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Oryza sativa bran wax, Oryza sativa, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Spirulina platensis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Amber powder, Corallina officinalis extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Juniperus mexicana oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Limonene

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