African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Detoxifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel Review

African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Detoxifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel
Ingredients

African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Detoxifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Charcoal Powder, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Laureth-4, Vitis Vinifera Oil, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool
Review

Does African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Detoxifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel Work?

 
African Extracts Rooibos Skin Care Purifying Detoxifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Cocamide DEA
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Salicylic Acid
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Aspalathus Linearis Extract
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Charcoal Powder
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Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
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Sorbitol
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Laureth-4
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Vitis Vinifera Oil
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
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Decyl Glucoside
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Phenoxyethanol
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Chloride
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Caprylyl Caprylate
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Disodium EDTA
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Fragrance
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl SulfateA synthetic soap-like ingredient that is used in cleansing products. It foams very well and is able to remove dirt and oil from the skin. It can be irritating.
Cocamide DEA
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocamide DEA
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Charcoal Powder
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Charcoal PowderA naturally occurring ingredient that is used as a colorant due to its rich black color. It can also be used as an abrasive to exfoliate the top layer of dead cells off the surface of the skin, as well as as an absorbent.
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
Sorbitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Laureth-4
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-4A surfactant that can suspend oil droplets in a large water phase. The oils are typically fragrances or other oils added in small amounts. Laureth-4 is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Vitis Vinifera Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera Oil
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Caprylyl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl Caprylate
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA fragrance ingredient that is supplied as a pale, yellow liquid. The scent it emits is very clean and features notes of violet and orris. Alpha-isomethyl is also used as a flavoring agent in lip care products and even in some foods and drinks.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.