AMELIORATE Nourishing Body Wash GWP

AMELIORATE Nourishing Body Wash GWP

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nourishing Body Wash GWP”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycol distearate, laureth-4, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, trideceth-9) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.8–5.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.2–5.2%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.7–4.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.1–3.7%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.75–1.15%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%
Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.5–0.75%
Trideceth-9Effect: High~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.1–3.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.2–5.2%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.8–5.8%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.7–4.5%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~1.9–2.3%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.25–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.2–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.8–5.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.7–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Acrylates copolymer~1.9–2.3%
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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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glycerin~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Parfum~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Glycol distearate~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Borago officinalis seed oil~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Camelina sativa seed oil~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Trideceth-9~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-4~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Styrene/acrylamide copolymer~0.5–0.7%
Formula
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyquaternium-10~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed milk protein~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Limonene~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Limonene
Coumarin~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Lactic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Serine~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium lactate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Sorbitol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Urea~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
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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Allantoin~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol distearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Trideceth-9, Laureth-4, Styrene/acrylamide copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Propylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lactic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Benzoic acid, Tocopherol, Allantoin

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