ESPA Natural Body Cleansers Body Smoothing Shower Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Natural Body Cleansers Body Smoothing Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“ESPA, Natural Body Cleansers A nourishing, naturally foaming body scrub that cleanses while sweeping away dull, dry skin cells, revealing softer, smoother looking skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy22 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, Rosa canina seed powder + 20 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~9.4–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateHydrogenated vegetable oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCoco-glucoside~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePolysorbate 20~2.3–2.8%
Sclerotium gum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumJuglans regia shell powder~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa canina seed powder~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium chloride~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium sulfate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium cocoyl alaninate~0.7–1.05%
Sucrose cocoate~0.6–0.9%
Hectorite~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa hull powder~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yucca schidigera stem extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLinalool~0.4–0.6%
Xylitylglucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anhydroxylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLimonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCoriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.55%
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractXylitol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolEugenol~0.25–0.5%
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.25–0.45%
Glucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePhytic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCistus ladaniferus resin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Illicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractSantalum album oil~0.15–0.25%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Coco-glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sclerotium gum, Juglans regia shell powder, Rosa canina seed powder, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Sucrose cocoate, Hectorite, Oryza sativa hull powder, Yucca schidigera stem extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Linalool, Xylitylglucoside, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Anhydroxylitol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Xylitol, Eugenol, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Salvia sclarea oil, Geraniol, Glucose, Phytic acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Cistus ladaniferus resin, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Santalum album oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ESPANatural Body Cleansers Body Smoothing Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | BYOMABrightening Body Wash | Kate SomervilleExfoliKate Cleanser Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 51% | 38% |
| Price | — | $7.43 | $12.99 | $13.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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