Hempz Fresh Coconut & Watermelon Nourishing Herbal Body Wash

Hempz Fresh Coconut & Watermelon Nourishing Herbal Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Fresh Coconut & Watermelon Nourishing Herbal Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glycol distearate, methyl gluceth-10, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.7–10.6%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~5.7–7%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.7–4.6%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.7–3.3%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2%
Methyl gluceth-10Effect: High~1.1–1.4%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.7–10.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.7–4.6%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~0.65–0.95%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~5.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.7–4.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2–2.5%
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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Glycol distearate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methyl gluceth-10~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Acrylates/vinyl neodecanoate crosspolymer
Not recognized
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyquaternium-44~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pentasodium triphosphate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Benzyl benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Magnesium nitrate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Magnesium chloride~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Methyl gluceth-10, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polyquaternium-44, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Pentasodium triphosphate, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Magnesium nitrate, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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