Eucerin pH5 Handwash Lotion

Eucerin pH5 Handwash Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium myreth sulfate + 5 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glycol distearate, lauryl glucoside, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium myreth sulfate) 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: coco-glucoside

Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~11–13%
Sodium myreth sulfateEffect: High~5.5–6.7%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.8–4.7%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.7–1.05%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.15–0.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~11–13%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.8–4.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.65–1%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~11–13%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Sodium myreth sulfate~5.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauryl glucoside~3.8–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Methylpropanediol~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Panthenol~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Glycerin~1–1.3%
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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Sodium citrate~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Glycol distearate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyquaternium-10~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium myreth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Glycol distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Sodium benzoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Coco-glucoside, Parfum

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