AromaWorks Nurture Hand Wash

AromaWorks Nurture Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nurture 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, xanthan gum) 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, coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~9.6–11.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.7–7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Santalum album oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~9.6–11.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.7–7%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2.3–2.8%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~1.7–2.1%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~1.4–1.7%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~1–1.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.65–1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05%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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Coco-glucoside~9.6–11.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–7%
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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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Santalum album oil~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Lavandula latifolia herb oil~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1–1.3%
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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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.45–0.65%
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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Citronellol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Santalum album oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Lavandula latifolia herb oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citric acid

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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.

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 53 of 53 of 5
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