E45 Skin Nourishing Soap Review

E45 Skin Nourishing Soap
Review

Does E45 Skin Nourishing Soap Work?

 
E45 Skin Nourishing Soap 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
1
1
1
1
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
0.1
0.3
0.06
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Palmate
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Sodium Palm Kernelate
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Water
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Glycerin
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Fragrance
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit
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Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
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Ascorbic Acid
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Triclocarban
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Palm Acid
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Sodium Chloride
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Palm Kernel Acid
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Pentasodium Pentetate
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Etidronic Acid
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Ceteareth-33
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Stearic Acid
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Polysorbate 60
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Petrolatum
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Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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CI 15880
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Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005)
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Linalool
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
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Hexyl Hexanoate
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Cinnamal
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Limonene
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Citronellol
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Palmate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Sodium Palmate
Sodium Palm Kernelate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium Palm KernelateA naturally-derived soap ingredient from palm oil. It can be used to cleanse or to help mix oil and water together (as an emulsifier).
Water
Est. %11
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.

Fragrance
Est. %1
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.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit
Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Triclocarban
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Triclocarban
Palm Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palm Acid
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.

Palm Kernel Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palm Kernel Acid
Pentasodium Pentetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentasodium Pentetate
Etidronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Etidronic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Ceteareth-33
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-33
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Petrolatum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
CI 15880
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CI 15880
Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005)
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
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.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Butylphenyl Methylpropional

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to recreate the scent of lilies, this ingredient also features fresh, green, and powdery notes. Butylphenyl Methylpropional was recently labeled as Toxic to Reproduction in the EU and will be banned in 2022.

Hexyl Hexanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl Hexanoate
Cinnamal
Est. %0.06
Function
Origin
Cinnamal
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.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.