Cowshed Signature Hand Care Caddy, Christmas Edition

Cowshed Signature Hand Care Caddy, Christmas Edition

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Meet our signature double act, Refresh Hand Wash and Hand Cream.”
Source: Cowshed

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate se, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, stearic acid) 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: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~3.7–4.5%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3–3.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.8–2.2%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~0.55–0.8%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.45–0.65%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.7%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.7%
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
19 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus grandis peel oil + 17 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 35 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Coriandrum sativum seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil—High~0.4–0.65%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.3–0.6%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil—High~0.3–0.55%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6–7.4%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.65–0.95%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%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~0.5–0.75%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.1–1.4%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.8–1.2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~3.7–4.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3–3.7%est.

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Cream~25–30%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~12–15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glyceryl stearate se~3.7–4.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cetearyl alcohol~3–3.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~2.3–2.8%
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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Stearic acid~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.8–1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–0.75%
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

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Citric acid~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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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

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citral~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cinnamal~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Water~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Glycerin~0.4–0.65%
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 chloride~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Gluconolactone~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Parfum~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coco-glucoside~0.45–0.65%
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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Glyceryl oleate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Isopropyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

More about Citrus grandis peel oil
Calcium gluconate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
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

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Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%
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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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Cream, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Benzoic acid, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Cinnamal, Water, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Parfum, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Isopropyl alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Calcium gluconate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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