Antipodes Nirvana Body Wash

Antipodes Nirvana Body Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nirvana Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroamphoacetate) 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.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~10–13%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~3.9–4.8%
Anti-blemish
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Vitamins A, B and C target dark spots and blemishes. . Wild Blackcurrant .”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Rosa damascena extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.5–0.75%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~10–13%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~4.7–5.7%est.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.7–1.05%est.
Actinidia chinensis seed oil—Medium~0.5–0.7%est.
Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~0.2–0.4%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 cocoyl glutamate~10–13%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~4.7–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~3.9–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Persea gratissima oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Actinidia chinensis seed oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

More about Anthemis nobilis flower oil
Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishMoisturizingEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

More about Ribes nigrum seed oil
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Of spearmint leaf & cardamon
Not recognized
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Potassium sorbate, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Rosa damascena extract, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Parfum, Unknown, Citral, Limonene, Linalool

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