The Pastels Shop Jicama pH Balanced Gentle Gel Cleanser Review

The Pastels Shop Jicama pH Balanced Gentle Gel Cleanser
Ingredients

The Pastels Shop Jicama pH Balanced Gentle Gel Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Pachyrhizus Erosus Seed Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Review

Does The Pastels Shop Jicama pH Balanced Gentle Gel Cleanser Work?

 
The Pastels Shop Jicama pH Balanced Gentle 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
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Glycerin
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
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Pachyrhizus Erosus Seed Extract
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Panthenol
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
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Phenoxyethanol
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Potassium Cocoate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Benzoic Acid
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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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
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 Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterA fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Pachyrhizus Erosus Seed Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Pachyrhizus Erosus Seed Extract
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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Potassium Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Benzoic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzoic AcidA preservative effective against fungi, yeast, and some bacteria. It is commonly paired with phenoxyethanol to create a broad spectrum preservation system. Benzoic acid can also serve as a pH adjuster, fragrance, and bulking agent.