Archipelago Botanicals Black Honey Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Black Honey Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-150 distearate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Arnica montana flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSodium cocoamphoacetate~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateParfum~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetyl triethylmonium dimethicone peg-8 succinate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium edta~0.8–1.2%
Peg-150 distearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateCitric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneHomosalate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctocrylene~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocrylenePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Honey~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyHoney~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyLonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractArnica montana flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Parfum, Panthenol, Cetyl triethylmonium dimethicone peg-8 succinate, Tetrasodium edta, Peg-150 distearate, Citric acid, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Honey, Honey, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Tocopherol, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Archipelago BotanicalsBlack Honey Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | Raw SugarRaw Coconut + Mango Hand Wash | NEST New YorkGrapefruit Liquid Soap | DoveBaby Wash Fragrance Free Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | $40.00 | $21.40−$18.60 | $26.00−$14.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 1 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | — | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Mustela Certified Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and AloeMediFlower Pure Hand Wash Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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