Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser

Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser
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Review

Results you may expect from using Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser:

Milk + Honey Gel Cleanser 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
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %75
Function
Origin
A 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.
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Est. %6
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Description is coming soon
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %4
Function
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A naturally-derived surfactant with gentle cleansing and some foaming ability.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Chondrus Crispus
Est. %1
Function
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An ingredient obtained from the red marine algae Irish moss. It contains a gel-forming algal polysaccharide carrageenan and is a rich source of antimicrobial iodine and sulfur. It also offers various antioxidants.
Glycerin
Est. %1
Function
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The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %1
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A naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
Est. %1
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Description is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Potassium Oleate
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Potassium Cocoate
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Potassium Citrate
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Potassium Palm Kernelate
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
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A 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.
Palm Kernel Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Description is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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This oil is obtained from the peels of pink grapefruits. It contains fragrant limonene, which gives the oil a fresh and clean, citrusy scent.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Brachylaena Hutchinsii (Muhuhu) Oil
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Est. %0.3
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An essential oil pressed from the peels of the sweet orange.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
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A multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
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A humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A 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.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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A formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Pullulan
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
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A 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.