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Dr. Hauschka Bath & Shower Rose Nurturing Bath Essence
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Dr. Hauschka Bath & Shower Rose Nurturing Bath Essence

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Rosewater, rose essential oil and rose petal extracts give this floral bath essence the surprising versatility of a rose.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, rosa damascena flower water.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, persea gratissima oil.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~2.8–4.1%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.2%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.5–2.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~1.1–1.7%
Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~5.8–8.7%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.2–1.8%
LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.3%
Chondrus crispus extractUnder-dosedRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower extract + 8 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
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~5.8–8.7%est.
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~3.6–5.4%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~1.7–2.5%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–1%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.5–2.2%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~1.1–1.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~5.8–8.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower extract~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.8–4.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
Key active
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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Alcohol~1.7–2.5%
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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Persea gratissima oil~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Rosa damascena flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · 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.

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Glyceryl oleate~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lysolecithin~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Limonene~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Bentonite~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Coco-glucoside~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.15%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl oleate, Lysolecithin, Limonene, Geranium maculatum oil, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Xanthan gum, Bentonite, Coco-glucoside, Lecithin, Chondrus crispus extract

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Product summary

"Dr. Hauschka - Bath & Shower Rose Nurturing Bath Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Hauschka" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 18.30£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
  2. 2
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  5. 5
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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