Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Detox The Underarm Bar Versus The Grandpa Soap Co. Charcoal Bar Soap
Updated on February 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Detox The Underarm Bar 18 ingredients
The Grandpa Soap Co. Charcoal Bar Soap 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Detox The Underarm Bar 18 ingredients
The Grandpa Soap Co. Charcoal Bar Soap 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Methyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Menthol
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vinegar
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Pentetate
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Charcoal Powder, Methyl Salicylate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Menthol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vinegar, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Citric Acid
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Carbon
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Charcoal Powder, Carbon, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Charcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum.
This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMentha Viridis Leaf Oil is an oil. It can cause irritation.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateSodium Palmate is a surfactant and used to saponify fatty acids. It can be derived from palm oil or synthetically created.
As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil off the skin to be cleansed.
Sodium Palmate is also used during the soap-making process to saponify fatty acids. This helps soap creates bubbles without leaving residue on the skin.
Learn more about Sodium PalmateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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