Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“This mouthwash naturally cleans and refreshes the mouth and gums thanks to antiseptic Eco-Harvest tea tree oil and spearmint essential oil.”
Source: SmallFlower

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

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.

Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.1–4.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.35–0.85%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~1.8–2.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
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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Polysorbate 80~3.1–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Mentha viridis leaf oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Calcium ascorbate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
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, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Ascorbic acid, Calcium ascorbate, Citric acid

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SmallFlower16 fl oz
$9.50
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Amazon USPrice as of 11/15 09:46 GMT
$59.99
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