MALIN + GOETZ Eucalyptus Hand + Body Wash

MALIN + GOETZ Eucalyptus Hand + Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Eucalyptus Hand + Body Wash”
From product name

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 ammonium lauryl sulfate.

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.

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~9.7–11.9%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.5–6.8%
Cocamide mipaEffect: HighSurfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant~2.3–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~9.7–11.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.5–6.8%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.3–0.55%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 agent2/5~5.5–6.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.7–11.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Cocamide mipa~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polyquaternium-10~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citric acid~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polyquaternium-7~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sodium citrate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Sodium pca~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Sodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Arginine~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Aspartic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

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Pca~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Glycine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Alanine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

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Serine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Valine~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Threonine~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Proline~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Isoleucine~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Phenylalanine~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Histidine~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide mipa, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium citrate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Limonene

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