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Jo Loves A Hand Wash Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods
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Jo Loves A Hand Wash Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A Hand Wash Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.4%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~1.9–2.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.7–2%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–1.7%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1–1.2%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.6–0.85%
Peg-55 propylene glycol oleateEffect: High~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–13%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.4–5.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%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.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–1.7%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~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–13%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~4.1–5.1%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
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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Parfum~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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Decyl glucoside~1.7–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Limonene~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Coco-glucoside~1–1.2%
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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Propylene glycol~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
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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Citric acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Linalool~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Triethylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Magnesium nitrate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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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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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
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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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Decyl glucoside, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Limonene, Coco-glucoside, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl oleate, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citric acid, Linalool, Citral, Triethylene glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Magnesium nitrate, Magnesium chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium sorbate

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Key difference—Manganese GluconateBisabololMagnesium Laureth Sulfate
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  4. 4
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  6. 6
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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