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Zorah Foaming cleanser
Zorah

Zorah Foaming cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Foaming cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate) 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.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~9.7–14.5%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.5–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Aniba rosodora wood oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.8%est.
Althaea officinalis leaf/root extractA plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.9–4.3%est.
Aniba rosodora wood oilA fragrant plant oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~9.7–14.5%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~9.7–14.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract~2.9–4.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
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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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium citrate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Aniba rosodora wood oil~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium citrate, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Dehydroacetic acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acidjournals.sagepub.com
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