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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alejon Oily Cleanser versus Alejon Oily Soap .

Last updated on February 29, 2024. Published on March 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, BHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Face Cleanser Egyptian Brand Egypt
Body Wash Egyptian Brand Egypt

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

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Ingredient Info

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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients

Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients

Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
BHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 22.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

Learn more about Salicylic Acid

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aloe barbadensis, Xanthorrhoeaceae.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. . These vitamins neutralize free radicals.

It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

The polysaccharides in aloe help moisturize your skin.

Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and healing.

Despite helping with sunburn, aloe should not replace your sunscreen.

Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Extract

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea.

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming
Community Rating: Mixed

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.

Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.

However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.

Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.

Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.

Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Thymus Vulgaris Extract is a fragrance.

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Loved

Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.

When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.

Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.

Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.

Many different types of algae have different benefits.

Learn more about Algae Extract

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 20.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

Studies show the ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 25.

14
What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Salix Nigra Bark Extract.

Alejon Oily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Alejon Oily Soap contains this as ingredient number 24.

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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients

Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients

50% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients

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