Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage

Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage”
Source: Sephora CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate) 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.

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.6–3.8%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2–3%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~1.2–1.8%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~6.1–9.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.1–6.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~0.5–1.15%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Camellia oleifera seed oil~6.1–9.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.1–6.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Cetyl alcohol~2.6–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

More about Cetyl alcohol
Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
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

More about Glycerin
Glyceryl stearate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glyceryl stearate
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Citrus nobilis peel oil~1.2–1.8%
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

More about Citrus nobilis peel oil
Tocopherol~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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 Tocopherol
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Rosa canina fruit oil
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.5–1.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

More about Triticum vulgare germ oil
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

More about Daucus carota sativa root extract
Vanillin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sodium stearoyl glutamate
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower oil
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

More about Sodium phytate
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

More about Benzyl alcohol
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Dehydroacetic acid
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Vanillin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium phytate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Dermstore16.9 fl. oz
$39.00 Out of stock
Check
Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Grown AlchemistHand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, SageYOUR PRODUCTCeraVeHydrating Facial CleanserAntipodesNirvana Hand & Body WashLEAF & BOTANICSGrapefruit Hand Soap
Match—29%28%27%
Price—$4.39$23.77$9.90
Shared key ingredients—3 of 91 of 92 of 9
Key difference—PhytosphingosineCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Irritancy High Low High Medium
Drying alcohol—— Contains drying alcohol —
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Babo Botanicals 3-in-1 Sensitive Baby Face, Hands & Body Wipes - Oatmilk & CalendulaMarcelle ULTRA GENTLE CLEANSING GEL

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder
Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage
Grown AlchemistHand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.