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MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 1 moreWorks
“Smells Like Beach Heaven, All Year Round Made with sea kelp and natural flower extracts, Kala's Swedish Dream Seaweed Hand Soap lathers beautifully into an aromatic, hydrating, and relaxing hand wash. Aloe vera, lavender, and calendula flower extracts leave your skin oh-so soft to the touch. Vegan and Cruelty-Free”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 3 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~40–60%
Lauryl glucoside~7.6–11.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateGlycerin~2.1–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinMacrocystis pyrifera extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSodium phytate~0.5–1.2%
Methyl gluceth-20~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycerin, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Sodium phytate, Methyl gluceth-20, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| KalaSwedish Dream Seaweed Liquid Hand SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Blue Lagoon SkincareHand Wash Gold | Jason NaturalJason Soothing Aloe Vera Hand Soap | JASONSoothing Aloe Vera Pure Natural Hand Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $14.00 | $44.77+$30.77 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Panthenol | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Kala - Swedish Dream Seaweed Liquid Hand Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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