Dr. Bronner's Pure Plant Soap 18-En-1

Dr. Bronner's Pure Plant Soap 18-En-1

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoate, Potassium jojobate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Pure Plant Soap 18-En-1”
From product name

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.

Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.45–0.65%
Potassium jojobateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.55%
Potassium olivateEffect: High~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~25–30%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.6–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4–4.9%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.6–2%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
Potassium jojobateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.9–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–0.8%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.1–5%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.65%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.65%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Citrus
Not recognized
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~25–30%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Water~12–15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Potassium cocoate~4–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Potassium cocoate
Saponified
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~4.1–5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Potassium palm kernelate~3.4–4.1%
Formula
Potassium olivate~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium olivate
Saponified
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Glycerin~1.5–1.8%
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

More about Glycerin
Cannabis sativa seed oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
And
Not recognized
Potassium jojobate~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Potassium jojobate
Saponified
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Citrus limon peel oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Citric acid~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Tocopherol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

More about Tocopherol
Limonene~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Citral~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Linalool~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Fair trade .***essential oil components. almond
Not recognized
Water~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Potassium cocoate
Saponified
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Potassium palm kernelate~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Potassium olivate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium olivate
Saponified
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Glycerin~0.4–0.6%
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

More about Glycerin
Potassium jojobate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Potassium jojobate
Saponified
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Citric acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

More about Tocopherol
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Water~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Potassium cocoate
Saponified
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Potassium palm kernelate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Potassium olivate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium olivate
Saponified
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
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

More about Glycerin
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Potassium hempate (saponified
Not recognized
Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Potassium jojobate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Potassium jojobate
Saponified
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Citric acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

More about Tocopherol
Limonene~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Water~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

More about Potassium cocoate
Saponified
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Potassium palm kernelate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Potassium olivate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Potassium olivate
Saponified
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Glycerin~0.4–0.6%
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

More about Glycerin
Eucalyptus globulus oil~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Potassium jojobate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Potassium jojobate
Saponified
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

More about Tocopherol
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Water, Potassium cocoate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium palm kernelate, Potassium olivate, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Unknown, Potassium jojobate, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Unknown, Water, Potassium cocoate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium palm kernelate, Potassium olivate, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Potassium jojobate, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Water, Potassium cocoate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium palm kernelate, Potassium olivate, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Unknown, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Potassium jojobate, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Limonene, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Water, Potassium cocoate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium palm kernelate, Potassium olivate, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Potassium jojobate, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Limonene

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