ESPA Ginger & Thyme Cleansing Hand and Body Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Ginger & Thyme Cleansing Hand and Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.5–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium chloride~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoconut acid~1.5–1.9%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.4%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.95–1.15%
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.6–0.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium isethionate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.6%
- 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
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLinalool~0.3–0.55%
Citral~0.3–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilEugenol~0.2–0.4%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilGeraniol~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidZingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Betaine, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Coconut acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Limonene, Sodium isethionate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Geraniol, Citric acid, Zingiber officinale root oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ESPAGinger & Thyme Cleansing Hand and Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | AMELIORATEIntensive Hand Cleanser | Mama MioMini Mio Oh So Clean Foaming Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $13.23 | $6.00 | $3.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Urea | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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