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ESPA Essentials Neroli and Green Mandarin Hand Sanitiser
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ESPA Essentials Neroli and Green Mandarin 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~1.1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Limonene + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 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~23–35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.6–1.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–1%est.
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
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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Limonene~2.2–3.3%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Triethanolamine~1.1–1.6%
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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Citrus limon peel oil~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil
Linalool~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Limonene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Triethanolamine, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Linalool, Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Geraniol, Citral

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate—Sodium Hyaluronate
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 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
  5. 5
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
ESPA Essentials Neroli and Green Mandarin Hand Sanitiser
ESPAEssentials Neroli and Green Mandarin Hand Sanitiser
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