Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash Review

Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash
Review

Does Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash Work?

 
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash 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
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
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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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Glycerin
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Benzoate
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Glycol Distearate
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Polyquaternium-10
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Laureth-4
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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PEG-20 Almond Glycerides
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
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Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
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Commiphora Myrrha Oil
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
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.
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel FlourA mild abrasive, finely milled oat kernel flour that is also used as a formula helper.
Citric Acid
Est. %1.3
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 Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Glycol Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Polyquaternium-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-10A cellulose-based film former.
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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
PEG-20 Almond Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Almond Glycerides
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.

Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit OilAn essential oil derived from cilantro seeds. It has a warm, nutty, and spicy aroma and contains fragrant linalool, borneol, and pinene.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA beneficial extract obtained from Oat groats popular in products aimed at eczema-prone skin. It contains skin healing beta-glucan, anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, various lipids, proteins, and moisturizing amino acids.