Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel

Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel

Review

Does Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel work?

Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
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Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
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Glycerin
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
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Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
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Panthenol
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Allantoin
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Sodium PCA
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
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Citrus Medica Flower Extract
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Salix Alba (Willow) Extract
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Sucrose Cocoate
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Lactic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Aspalathus Linearis Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Water
Est. %6
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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
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.
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Est. %2
Function
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Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
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Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentThis is what you probably know as kombucha. It contains various B vitamins, organic acids, and phenolic compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateOne of the best-researched derivatives of vitamin C. It is more resistant to light and air and retains all the properties of ascorbic acid – antioxidant, collagen-boosting, and anti-pigmentation, but with less irritation.
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) ExtractAn antioxidant extract from sugarcane, the famous crop used to make sugar. It acts as a humectant and exfoliating agent – the little sugar crystals mechanically remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface.
Citrus Medica Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Medica Flower Extract
Salix Alba (Willow) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Extract
Sucrose Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose Cocoate
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Est. %0.3
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Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil

A fragrant oil extracted from tangerine peels that, like other citrus peels, contains a citrusy-scented phytochemical known as limonene.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).