Australian Bodycare Lemon Myrtle Body Wash
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaineCan be harsh
“Lemon Myrtle Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-betaine~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBackhousia citriodora leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPpg-20 methyl glucose ether~0.4–0.95%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolTetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Ppg-20 methyl glucose ether, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| Australian BodycareLemon Myrtle Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisMen Expert Magnesium Defence Shower Gel | BiodermaAbcderm Foaming Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $4.00 | $9.10 | $14.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Laureth-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: SVR Spirial 24H Deodorizing Cleansing GelLOréal Paris Men Expert Cool Power Shower Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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