Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 14 moreCan be harsh
“Care Protect Anti-Bacterial Body Wash”
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: benzalkonium chloride.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl glycinate~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium lauroyl isethionate~2.6–3.2%
Lauric acid~2–2.4%
- 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 acidGlycerin~1.7–2%
- 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~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.65–1%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateGlycol distearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateStearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.45–0.7%
Undecylenoyl glycine~0.55–0.8%
Capryloyl glycine~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycinePalmitic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium isethionate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Glycol stearate~0.3–0.55%
Caprylic acid~0.3–0.5%
Capric acid~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Lauric acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Glycol distearate, Stearic acid, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Undecylenoyl glycine, Capryloyl glycine, Palmitic acid, Sodium isethionate, Benzalkonium chloride, Tetrasodium edta, Glycol stearate, Caprylic acid, Capric acid, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DoveCare Protect Anti-Bacterial Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturizing Relief Body Wash | Love, Beauty & PlanetDaily Detox Body Wash Tea Tree & Vetiver | DialBody Wash Coconut Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | — | $4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 17 | 8 of 17 | 4 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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