LAFCO Chamomile Lavender Hand Sanitizer

LAFCO Chamomile Lavender Hand Sanitizer

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Our non-drying, never-sticky gel formula is powered by 70% alcohol to effectively purify and cleanse hands whenever fresh water and soap are unavailable.”
Source: Bluemercury

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

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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~6.5–9.7%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh70%
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~23–34%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~4.8–7.2%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
Sea salt~4.8–7.2%
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

More about Sea salt
3.4 oz
Not recognized
Alcohol70%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

More about Alcohol
Water~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Aloe barbadensis extract~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Gel
Not recognized
Glycerin~1.8–2.7%
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

More about Glycerin
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterial

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
Acrylates copolymer~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

More about Acrylates copolymer
Aminomethyl propanol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

More about Aminomethyl propanol
Carbomer~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

More about Carbomer
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Sea salt, Unknown, Alcohol, Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Acrylates copolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Parfum

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

No pricing data available yet for this product.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
LAFCOChamomile Lavender Hand SanitizerYOUR PRODUCTCeraVeHydrating Facial CleanserAveenoHand & Face Cleansing Wipes, Oat Extract Fragrance-FreeEpadermcream
Match—30%30%29%
Price—$4.39$33.41$4.95
Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 31 of 3
Key difference—PhytosphingosineOatmeal ExtractMineral Oil
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Barr Liquid Hand SoapNaturium The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder
LAFCO Chamomile Lavender Hand Sanitizer
LAFCOChamomile Lavender Hand Sanitizer

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.