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Aveeno DAILY MOISTURIZING STRESS RELIEF BODY WASH
Aveeno

Aveeno DAILY MOISTURIZING STRESS RELIEF BODY WASH

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“DAILY MOISTURIZING STRESS RELIEF BODY WASH”
From product name

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 cocamidopropyl 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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~4.3–6.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.7–5.5%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.15%
Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~4.3–6.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.3–2%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~4.3–6.4%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.1–0.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.1–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
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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Sodium laureth sulfate~4.3–6.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.7–5.5%
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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Avena sativa kernel flour~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Sodium chloride~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Parfum~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Glycol distearate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyquaternium-10~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Laureth-4~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Avena sativa kernel flour, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Parfum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Glycol distearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-10, Laureth-4, Sodium hydroxide, Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitroonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Aveeno DAILY MOISTURIZING STRESS RELIEF BODY WASH
AveenoDAILY MOISTURIZING STRESS RELIEF BODY WASH
Buy on Amazon$22.97 · as of 11/10 21:32 GMT

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