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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

Dr. Althea

Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

Name: Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Brand: Dr. Althea

CleanserCleansing

Efficacy

Strong

4.0 / 5.0

Safety

Safe

4.3 / 5.0

System Verdict

Beautifully gentle surfactant system, mildly sabotaged by unnecessary fragrance. As a cleanser, this formula scores high on efficacy thanks to its mix of mild nonionic and amino‑acid surfactants (coco-glucoside, cocoyl glycinate, cocoyl glutamate, cocoyl apple amino acids) that can cleanse effectively without stripping, supported by humectants like glycerin, butylene glycol, and sodium hyaluronate to reduce tightness after rinsing. Barrier-friendly touches like bisabolol, hydrogenated lecithin, and ceramide NP are appropriate bonus support in a rinse-off format but will have limited lasting impact. Safety is pulled down by the inclusion of orange peel oil and limonene in a daily-use cleanser, which add fragrance and potential sensitizing risk without any cleansing benefit, so this is best for non-sensitive, non-reactive skin rather than true ultra-sensitive users.

Active Ingredients Detected

A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results

GlycerinSodium HyaluronateGlycineSerineAlanineLysinePhenylalanineProlineValineThreonineIsoleucineHistidineBisabololCeramide NP

B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients

Disodium CocoamphodiacetateSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino AcidsSodium ChlorideHexylene GlycolPotassium CocoateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidLeucineCysteineMethioninePhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilTyrosineLimonene

What Each Ingredient Does

Water: solvent
Coco-Glucoside: gentle nonionic surfactant
Glycerin: humectant for hydration
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate: amphoteric surfactant, foam booster
Butylene Glycol: humectant and solvent
1,2-Hexanediol: solvent and preservative booster
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids: amino-acid based surfactant
Sodium Chloride: viscosity adjuster
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate: amino-acid based surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: amino-acid based surfactant
Hexylene Glycol: solvent and humectant
Potassium Cocoate: anionic surfactant and cleanser
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate: emulsifier and surfactant
Ethylhexylglycerin: preservative booster and humectant
Disodium EDTA: chelator, stabilizes formula
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate: chelator for stability
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil: fragrance and aromatic oil
Sodium Hyaluronate: humectant, water-binding agent
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract: botanical soothing extract
Glycine: amino acid, conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Water: botanical water, soothing
Serine: amino acid, conditioning
Glutamic Acid: amino acid, conditioning
Aspartic Acid: amino acid, conditioning

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Glycine(2.45 ppm), Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Serine(1.36 ppm), Glutamic Acid(1.26 ppm), Aspartic Acid(0.79 ppm), Leucine(0.69 ppm), Alanine(0.44 ppm), Lysine(0.42 ppm), Arginine(0.38 ppm), Tyrosine(0.34 ppm), Phenylalanine(0.32 ppm), Proline(0.3 ppm), Valine(0.3 ppm), Threonine(0.3 ppm), Isoleucine(0.27 ppm), Histidine(0.15 ppm), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cysteine(0.115 ppm), Methionine(0.115 ppm), Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Limonene

Frequently Asked

Is Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser worth it?

Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser scores 4.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.3 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Beautifully gentle surfactant system, mildly sabotaged by unnecessary fragrance. As a cleanser, this formula scores high on efficacy thanks to its mix of mild nonionic and amino‑acid surfactants (coco-glucoside, cocoyl g

What are the key active ingredients in Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser as potential irritants: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Tyrosine, Limonene.

How is Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-30. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.