Innersense Organic Beauty Awaken Body Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Awaken Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coconut acid, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, xanthan gum) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 6 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%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCoconut acid~1.8–2.2%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium isethionate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyperus esculentus tuber extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPanthenol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
Maltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinFructooligosaccharides~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesBioflavonoids~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateGlycoproteins~0.3–0.55%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.3–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilJasminum officinale oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateSodium gluconate~0.2–0.4%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSaccharide isomerate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium levulinate~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Coconut acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium isethionate, Cyperus esculentus tuber extract, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Fructooligosaccharides, Bioflavonoids, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glycoproteins, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Sodium citrate, Sodium gluconate, Pentylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Hydroxycitronellal, Triethyl citrate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium levulinate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Innersense Organic BeautyAwaken Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | cocokindmilky-soft face and body cleanser | NaturiumThe Soother Sensitive Skin Body Wash | CeraVeDiabetics' Dry Skin Relief Cleansing Body Wash Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $28.00 | $6.00−$22.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Marshmallow Root Extract | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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