Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash

Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Resurrection Hand Wash”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coconut acid, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~5.5–6.7%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~3.9–4.7%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–2.6%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~1.2–1.4%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~3.9–4.7%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~5.5–6.7%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.1–2.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer~11–13%
Formula
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.5–6.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.9–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.1–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Coconut acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Coconut acid, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool

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