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Dr. Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence
Dr. Hauschka

Dr. Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Works
What the product description says
“Great for blemish-prone skin or tired feet, it contains warming, calming sage oil which is ideal for oily skin, whilst jojoba oil softens and moisturises.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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~4.7–7.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens 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.~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia officinalis oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~4.4–6.6%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~3.2–4.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.45–1.05%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~0.3–0.75%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~0.3–0.75%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
Sulfated castor oil—2/5~26–40%est.

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Ingredients

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Sulfated castor oil~26–40%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sulfated castor oil
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
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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Parfum~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Salvia officinalis oil~3.2–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Salvia officinalis oil
Limonene~1.7–2.6%
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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Linalool~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Alcohol~0.3–0.75%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · 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
Ingredient list view

Sulfated castor oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Salvia officinalis oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

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Match—40%39%38%
Price$26.00$19.99−$6.01$78.00+$52.00$3.89−$22.11
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Butyrospermum Parkii ButterBisabololDimethicone
Irritancy High Medium High High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol —— Contains drying alcohol
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Product summary

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

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 5.30% - 7.90%). 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 from 31.50CA$ up to 63.24CA$ in Canada, from 28.00A$ up to 38.00A$ in Australia, from 17.50$ up to 25.00$ in the United States and at around 17.75£ 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 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
Dr. Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence
Dr. HauschkaSage Purifying Bath Essence
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