Works for
CleansingSodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Body Wash Gentle Exfoliating”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, hydroxystearic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, undecylenoyl glycine) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Body Wash Gentle Exfoliating”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate~12–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLauric acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidSodium lauroyl isethionate~2.6–3.2%
Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated soybean oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Sodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycine soja extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilHydrated silica~1–1.2%
Glycerin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydroxystearic acid~0.5–0.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCapryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineUndecylenoyl glycine~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium gluconate~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ci 77510~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Sodium chloride, Glycine soja extract, Glycine soja oil, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxystearic acid, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Capryloyl glycine, Undecylenoyl glycine, Citric acid, Sodium gluconate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Ci 77510
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| DoveBody Wash Gentle ExfoliatingYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturizing Relief Body Wash | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | STHHorse Oil & Charcoal Body Soap | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $9.99 | — | $13.23+$3.24 | $23.43+$13.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Ferulic Acid | Cocamide Dea |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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