Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash

Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Reverence Aromatique 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 (coco-betaine, coconut acid, sodium lauroamphoacetate, 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: coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~10–13%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~5.7–7%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.9–2.3%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.7–1.05%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This gives the product an extremely pleasant scent but also exfoliates the skin as you cleanse.”
Source: Mankind

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~5.7–7%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.2–3.9%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.95%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%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 lauroamphoacetate~10–13%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~5.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Acrylates copolymer~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Pumice~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation

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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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Coco-betaine~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Coconut acid~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
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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Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
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~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Acrylates copolymer, Pumice, Sodium chloride, Coco-betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Coconut acid, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citral

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