Esker Clarifying Body Wash

Esker Clarifying Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Clarifying Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.3–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.6–8.4%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~4.4–6.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.6–8.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia waterUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.15–0.55%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%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~1.2–1.8%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Hydrolyzed wheat proteinCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to glutenMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Juice
Not recognized
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~9.3–14%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.6–8.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.7–4%
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

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Lavandula angustifolia water~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Water~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
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.

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Rosa canina seed oil~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Absolute,cypress essential oil
Not recognized
Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Geranium maculatum oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia water, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Phenoxyethanol

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