Little Barn Apothecary

Little Barn Apothecary Rosewood + Ylang Ylang Hand and Body Wash

Name: Little Barn Apothecary - Rosewood + Ylang Ylang Hand and Body Wash
Brand: Little Barn Apothecary

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Datem

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Rosewood + Ylang Ylang Hand and Body Wash”

From product name

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.

DatemEffect: High~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~1.7–2.6%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.1–1.7%est.

Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~8–12.1%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~5–7.4%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~3.4–5.1%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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~23–34%est.

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Ingredients

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Saponified oils of

Not recognized

Cocos nucifera oil~23–34%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Olea europaea fruit oil~8–12.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5–7.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.4–5.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessAntibacterialReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~2.6–3.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosa damascena extract~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Wood essential oil

Not recognized

Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Datem~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Datem

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	Little Barn ApothecaryRosewood + Ylang Ylang Hand and Body WashYOUR PRODUCT	Dr. Bronner'sOrganic Pump Soap Peppermint	APRIL SKINSignature Soap Black	Chivas Skin CareBeer Soap - Wild Billy
Match	—	35%	30%	29%
Price	—	$16.21	$14.77	—
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 4	1 of 4	1 of 4
Key difference	—	Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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