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ESPA Essentials Geranium and Petitgrain Hand Sanitiser
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ESPA Essentials Geranium and Petitgrain Hand Sanitiser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Triethanolamine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“ESPA’s No Rinse Hand Cleanser is perfect to refresh your hands when you’re out and about, leaving skin beautifully cleansed and delicately fragranced.”
Source: Mankind

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~3.6–5.4%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 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.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.15–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.3–2%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~4.8–7.2%
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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Carbomer~3.6–5.4%
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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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Limonene~1.6–2.4%
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~1.3–2%
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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Cymbopogon martini oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Parfum~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citral~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Triethanolamine, Cymbopogon martini oil, Geraniol, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Parfum, Citral, Farnesol

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 33 of 32 of 3
Key difference——Sodium HyaluronateOxybenzone
Irritancy High High High High
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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
ESPA Essentials Geranium and Petitgrain Hand Sanitiser
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