Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Gold Gold

Dial Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Gold Gold

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Lauramidopropylamine oxide, Lauramine oxide + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Gold Gold”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium chloride, lauramidopropylamine oxide, lauramine oxide, myristamidopropylamine oxide, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate) 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: cetrimonium chloride

Lauramidopropylamine oxideEffect: High~7.5–11.3%
Lauramine oxideEffect: High~2.5–3.8%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~1.4–2%
Myristamidopropylamine oxideEffect: High~0.6–1.4%
Cetrimonium chlorideEffect: HighA preservative~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cetrimonium chlorideA preservativeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~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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Lauramidopropylamine oxide~7.5–11.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%
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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Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

A preservative

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Lauramine oxide~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~1.2–1.7%
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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Myristamidopropylamine oxide~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Zinc sulfate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Dimethyl lauramine~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Dimethyl myristamine~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauramidopropylamine oxide, Glycerin, Cetrimonium chloride, Lauramine oxide, Sodium chloride, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Myristamidopropylamine oxide, Parfum, Zinc sulfate, Dimethyl lauramine, Tetrasodium edta, Alcohol, Dimethyl myristamine, Ci 19140, Ci 14700

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Match—43%34%29%
Price$9.89$2.49−$7.40$16.99+$7.10$2.65−$7.24
Shared key ingredients—4 of 62 of 62 of 6
Key difference—Benzalkonium ChlorideBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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