GOMMAGE EXFOLIATING GEL
INGREDIENTS
water, glycerin, sodium olivate, ceratonia siliqua (carob) gum, cinnamomum camphora (camphor) bark oil, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract, urtica dioica (nettle) extract, citrus aurantifolia (lime) leaf oil, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, citric acid
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Normal, combination, or slightly oily skin that tolerates mild essential oils. Avoid if skin is reactive or inflamed.
PROS
- Non-abrasive gommage texture offers gentle mechanical exfoliation without scrubbing.
- Hydrating base of glycerin and sodium olivate supports moisture retention.
- Nettle and honeysuckle extracts add antioxidant and purifying benefits.
- No synthetic preservatives or harsh surfactants.
CONS
- Camphor oil can cause irritation or redness, especially on compromised skin.
- Lime essential oil adds fragrance allergens and potential photosensitivity.
- Limited true enzymatic or acid exfoliation results rely on mechanical peeling.
- Not ideal for sensitive, rosacea-prone, or very dry skin.
FINAL VERDICT
The Sonäge Gommage Exfoliating Gel offers a spa-like, peel-away exfoliation experience with clean ingredients and a non-abrasive texture. While it avoids synthetic irritants, the camphor and lime oils keep it from being universally compatible, particularly for those prone to redness or barrier sensitivity. Within The Beauty Doctrine’s Functional Beauty lens, it earns credit for being non-abrasive and cleanly preserved, but loses points for the inclusion of volatile essential oils that may cause long-term sensitization.
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QUICK VERDICT:
A clean, non-abrasive gommage that gently lifts dead skin, though camphor and lime oils may cause sensitivity in reactive skin.
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