Product overview
Key Ingredients
- Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Leaf Extract: the headline ingredient, providing a cooling sensation and fragrance
- Allantoin: a soothing, skin-conditioning agent
- DMDM Hydantoin: a preservative used to prevent microbial growth. This is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative, which can be a sensitizer for some users with formaldehyde or preservative sensitivities -- disclosed here for transparency
- Also contains Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and other surfactants/foaming agents, along with added color and Fragrance/Parfum, per the listed ingredient panel
Key Features
- A body shower gel from the Lavino brand (a Bangladesh-market brand associated with Unicorn), featuring Peppermint Leaf Extract for a cooling, refreshing sensation
- Marketing-claims note: some retailer marketing for this product claims that "Mint's salicylic acid and vitamin A help treat breakouts." Neither Salicylic Acid nor Vitamin A (retinol/retinyl compounds) appears anywhere in the actual ingredient panel for this product -- this claim is not supported by the disclosed formula and is not repeated in this description. This mirrors a pattern seen in other Lavino products, where retailer marketing has exceeded what the ingredient panel supports
- For body use; not intended for facial use
Benefits
- Marketed to provide a refreshing, cooling cleanse with a mint fragrance
- Allantoin may help support the skin's comfort during cleansing
Who Can Use This Product
- Adults looking for a refreshing, mint-scented body shower gel
- Those with known sensitivities to fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, or peppermint should patch-test before regular use
- Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or an allergic reaction occurs
How to Use
- Lather a small amount into a loofah or hands and massage onto wet skin
- Rinse thoroughly with water
- Suitable for daily use on the body; perform a patch test before first full use
Storage & Safety
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep the container tightly closed after use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs
- Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation or an allergic reaction develops
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Does this shower gel contain salicylic acid or vitamin A to treat breakouts?
A: No -- while some retailer marketing has made this claim, neither Salicylic Acid nor Vitamin A appears in the actual ingredient panel for this product. This claim is not supported by the disclosed formula.
Q: What is the main ingredient in this shower gel?
A: Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, which provides a cooling sensation and fragrance.
Q: Does this product contain any preservatives worth noting?
A: Yes -- it contains DMDM Hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative that can be a sensitizer for some users.
Q: Can this be used on the face?
A: No, this shower gel is intended for body use only.
Q: Is this suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Those with known sensitivities to fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, or peppermint should patch-test before regular use.
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