Aveda Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash

Aveda Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate.

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.

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~4.2–5.2%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~2.8–3.4%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~2.4–2.9%
Babassuamidopropyl betaineEffect: High~2–2.5%
Glycol stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.1%
Peg-6 cocamideEffect: High~1.2–1.5%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.65%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.5%
Sucrose distearateEffect: High~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 6 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
Mentha piperita extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~7.9–9.7%est.
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~4.2–5.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Origanum majorana leaf oil—High~0.5–0.75%est.
Menthol—High~0.45–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~4–4.9%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~2.4–2.9%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~1–1.2%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Mentha piperita extract~7.9–9.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

More about Mentha piperita extract
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~4–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~4.2–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
More about Ammonium lauryl sulfate
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
Lauramidopropyl betaine~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
More about Lauramidopropyl betaine
Glycol stearate~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Glycol stearate
Babassuamidopropyl betaine~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Babassuamidopropyl betaine
Peg-6 cocamide~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-6 cocamide
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Hydrolyzed wheat protein
Tocopherol~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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 Tocopherol
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
Vinegar~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vinegar
Glycerin~0.55–0.85%
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

More about Glycerin
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

More about Lavandula angustifolia extract
Origanum majorana leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Menthol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Menthol
Parfum~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Linalool~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Limonene~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Polyquaternium-10~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

More about Polyquaternium-10
Isostearamidopropyl morpholine lactate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Polysorbate 60~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Polysorbate 60
Sucrose distearate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sucrose distearate
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

More about Maltodextrin
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Sorbic acid
Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

More about Sodium gluconate
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Chlorphenesin
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Mentha piperita extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Glycol stearate, Babassuamidopropyl betaine, Peg-6 cocamide, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Tocopherol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Vinegar, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Menthol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Polyquaternium-10, Isostearamidopropyl morpholine lactate, Polysorbate 60, Sucrose distearate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Maltodextrin, Sorbic acid, Sodium gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Rosmarinus officinalis extract

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
AvedaRosemary Mint Hand and Body WashYOUR PRODUCTKopari BeautyHydrating Body WashCetaphilUltra Gentle Relaxing Body WashDavinesOI Absolute Beautifying Body Wash
Match—32%32%32%
Price—$19.40—$26.92
Shared key ingredients—1 of 122 of 122 of 12
Key difference—GluconolactonePanthenolSunflower Seed Oil
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Ahava Mineral Shower Gel - Spring BlossomAcca Kappa Green Mandarin Bath & Shower Gel

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
Aveda Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash
AvedaRosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.