innisfree Hand Soap

innisfree Hand Soap

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Glycerin + 3 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Beta Carotene-rich Carrot Extract and Carrot Oil keeps hands feeling moisturized even after rinsing .”
Source: Innisfree

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHeroEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.1–0.4%
GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.1%
BetaineKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.35–0.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.3%
Helianthus annuus seed oilUnder-dosedA 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~0.05–0.25%
Exfoliation
Sea salt
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Visible Carrot Powder, Rice Powder, and Apricot Seed Powder help gently exfoliate dead skin cells .”
Source: Innisfree

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Sea saltEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
Key active
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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Daucus carota sativa root water~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauryl betaine~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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C12-14 pareth-12~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sea salt~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Betaine~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Oryza sativa powder~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Prunus armeniaca seed powder~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Daucus carota sativa root powder~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosed
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Daucus carota sativa root water, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Lauryl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, C12-14 pareth-12, Sea salt, Betaine, Oryza sativa powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Panthenol, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Daucus carota sativa root powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract

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