ManCave Sea Salt Shower Gel

ManCave Sea Salt Shower Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Sea Salt Shower Gel”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–10.8%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~4.1–5.1%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.5–3.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.95–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 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
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.8–10.8%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.5–3.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.8–2.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Myristica fragrans kernel oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~4.1–5.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Maris salUsed 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~0.5–0.75%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%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
Crithmum maritimum extractAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.2–0.35%est.

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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~8.8–10.8%
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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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
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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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~4.1–5.1%
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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Decyl glucoside~2.5–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Parfum~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Xanthan gum~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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

A preservative

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Arginine~0.55–0.85%
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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Maris sal~0.5–0.75%
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

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Copper pca~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Limonene~0.2–0.4%
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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Crithmum maritimum extract~0.2–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Abies sibirica oil~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Canarium commune gum oil~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Arginine, Maris sal, Dehydroacetic acid, Copper pca, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Limonene, Crithmum maritimum extract, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Abies sibirica oil, Canarium commune gum oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil

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