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ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Hand Sanitiser
ESPA

ESPA Bergamot & Jasmine Hand Sanitiser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Triethanolamine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A daily essential with a luxury twist, the ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Hand Sanitiser is a no-rinse hand wash infused with an uplifting essential oil blend.”
Source: Espa

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, triethanolamine) 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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~2.4–3.6%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~24–35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.3–4.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Jasminum officinale flower extractFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~24–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
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

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Parfum~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Carbomer~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Limonene~1.4–2.2%
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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Triethanolamine~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Linalool~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lavandula hybrida grosso herb oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Carbomer, Limonene, Triethanolamine, Linalool, Citral, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula hybrida grosso herb oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 33 of 3
Key difference—Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate—Sodium Hyaluronate
Irritancy High Medium High High
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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