ESPA Restorative Bath Milk

ESPA Restorative Bath Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Sucrose stearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Enriched with nurturing botanicals including nourishing Tamanu Oil, skin-softening Avocado Oil and moisturising Oat Lipids, skin is gently cleansed and harmony is restored, as you’re hugged with an aromatherapy blend of Rose Geranium, Sweet Orange and Palmarosa.”
Source: Espa UK

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

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~3.2–4.7%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Commiphora myrrha oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%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~22–34%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA 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 acidMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–34%
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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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
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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Sucrose laurate~3.2–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Avena sativa kernel oil~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Persea gratissima oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Limonene~0.4–0.95%
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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Levulinic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sucrose stearate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citronellol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Commiphora myrrha oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Glycerin, Sucrose laurate, Avena sativa kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Limonene, Levulinic acid, Sucrose stearate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium benzoate, Citronellol, Linalool, Tocopherol, Sodium levulinate, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Parfum, Commiphora myrrha oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citral, Citric acid, Cymbopogon martini oil, Sodium hydroxide

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