Sulwhasoo Herbal Soap

Sulwhasoo Herbal Soap

Review

Results you may expect from using Sulwhasoo Herbal Soap:

Sulwhasoo Herbal 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
75
Water
6
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
4
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
3
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
2
Sodium Hydroxide
1.5
Stearic Acid
1.3
Alcohol
1
Triethanolamine
0.3
Lauric Acid
0.3
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
0.3
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Powder
0.3
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
0.3
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
0.3
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
0.3
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
0.3
Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
0.3
Lycium Chinense Root Extract
0.3
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
0.3
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
0.3
Honey
0.3
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
0.3
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Polyquaternium-7
0.3
Etidronic Acid
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
0.3
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
0.3
Red 17 (CI 26100)
0.3
Fragrance
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Water
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Stearic Acid
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Alcohol
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Triethanolamine
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Lauric Acid
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
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Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
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Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Powder
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Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
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Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
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Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
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Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
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Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
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Lycium Chinense Root Extract
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Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
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Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
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Honey
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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
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Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Sodium Chloride
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Polyquaternium-7
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Etidronic Acid
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Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Red 17 (CI 26100)
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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.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) OilA fatty oil expressed from the pulp of the oil palm fruits. It is mostly composed of occlusive and emollient saturated fatty acids. The unrefined oil has a large amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %2
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.

Stearic Acid
Est. %1.5
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.
Alcohol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Triethanolamine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of the garden peony. It mainly contains humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and has been claimed to improve skin tone.
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Powder
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root ExtractAn extract derived from the roots of a traditional Chinese herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory iridoids, triterpenoids, phenyletanoids, and phenolic acids.
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractA soothing extract obtained from a hybrid species of tree peony that contains various active compounds such as astringent tannins, terpenes, and paeonols.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Unshiu Peel ExtractThis extract derived from satsuma mandarins mainly contains a fragrant essential oil. It is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – promising anti-pigment and anti-wrinkle compounds.
Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenophora Stricta Root Extract
Lycium Chinense Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lycium Chinense Root Extract
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Honey
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Honey

A supersaturated solution of sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is used in skincare for its antimicrobial, emollient, moisturizing, and soothing properties.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Panax Ginseng Root ExtractDerived from the roots of the Korean Ginseng, this extract contains a mixture of antioxidant and soothing ginsenosides which are proven to reduce inflammation and treat eczema. The root is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine.
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Angelica Acutiloba Root ExtractAngelica acutiloba root extract is a pungent, aromatic extract derived from the roots of the Japanese angelica tree. It has soothing effects and can be beneficial for itchy or allergy-prone skin [1]. It also contains antioxidants and protects the skin against UV-induced damage.
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Indian lotus or water lily. It contains antioxidant, soothing, and antimicrobial organic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractA powerful antioxidant, soothing, and astringent extract derived from the roots of Baikal/Chinese skullcap. It contains various unique flavonoids that are believed to soothe irritated and inflamed skin and protect from UV-induced oxidative damage.
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
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.

Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Etidronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Etidronic Acid
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.
Red 17 (CI 26100)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 17 (CI 26100)
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.