Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate + 8 moreCan be harsh
“Milk Body Cleanser - 5 Types”
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 lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~23–35%
Ammonium laureth sulfate~6.9–10.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidButylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPanthenol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHoney extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractMilk protein extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractDisodium edta~0.45–1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolWater~0.3–0.7%
Royal jelly extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractDiphenyl dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
Prunus persica fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTheobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerGlycerin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinWater~0.15–0.6%
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractMalt extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethylhexanoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractStyrene/vp copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinCaffeine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium lauryl sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Laureth-3~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.6%
Trideceth-50~0.3–0.75%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLinalool~0.15–0.55%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Cetyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium sulfate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateIngredient list view
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Honey extract, Milk protein extract, Propolis extract, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sorbitol, Water, Royal jelly extract, Diphenyl dimethicone, Prunus persica fruit extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Theobroma cacao extract, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Water, Coffea arabica seed extract, Malt extract, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Styrene/vp copolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Caffeine, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-3, Xanthan gum, Hexyl cinnamal, Trideceth-50, Maltodextrin, Linalool, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Cetyl alcohol, Limonene, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium sulfate
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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.
| KwailnaraMilk Body Cleanser - 5 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeMoisturizing body cleanser | Luna DailyThe Everywhere Wash - pH + Microbiome-Balancing Body Wash For All Skin | DoveShower Foam Body Wash Cucumber & Green Tea Scent | |
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| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $24.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 2 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamide Mea | Linoleic Acid | Lauric 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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