Archipelago Botanicals Charcoal Rose Body Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Charcoal Rose Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mipa, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~12–14%
- 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 sulfonateCocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamide mipa~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaCharcoal extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol distearate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateRosa damascena flower water~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterRosa centifolia flower extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractSodium cocoyl isethionate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCitric acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–0.85%
- 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 extractPropanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mipa, Charcoal extract, Glycol distearate, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Propanediol, Potassium sorbate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium chloride, Unknown, Ci 42090, Parfum
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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 BotanicalsCharcoal Rose Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | Kopari BeautyJumbo Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash | NopaleraCactus Shower Gel - Dulce De Cuerpo | Maui MoistureDetoxifying+ Volcanic Ash Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $40.00 | $36.00−$4.00 | $34.00−$6.00 | $12.02−$27.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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