ManCave Cedarwood Shower Gel

ManCave Cedarwood Shower Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Harnessing the powers of stimulating Black Pepper Oil, Tea Tree and Cedarwood, the refreshing body wash naturally cleanses the skin, whilst delivering superior hydration to leave the body feeling soft and smooth from top to toe.”
Source: Mankind

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

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside.

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.3–10.2%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~5.9–7.2%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.5–3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.3–10.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.5–3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.7–1.1%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.5–0.7%est.
Origanum majorana herb oil—High~0.4–0.65%est.
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil—High~0.3–0.55%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~5.9–7.2%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~1.9–2.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–10.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~5.9–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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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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Decyl glucoside~2.5–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-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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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Parfum~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Abies sibirica oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
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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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Artemisia herba-alba oil~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Origanum majorana herb oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Abies balsamea extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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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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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caramel~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Caramel
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
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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Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Abies sibirica oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Artemisia herba-alba oil, Origanum majorana herb oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Abies balsamea extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Arginine, Xanthan gum, Caramel, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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