Meraki Northern Dawn Body Wash

Meraki Northern Dawn Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Northern Dawn Body Wash”
Source: Materiae

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, sodium coco-sulfate) 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: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.5–6.8%
Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~2.8–4.3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.6–2.3%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.3%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%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~6.6–9.8%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.5–6.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.4–1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.6–9.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-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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Lauryl glucoside~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium coco-sulfate~2.8–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
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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Betaine~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Coco-glucoside~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.95–1.45%
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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Sodium gluconate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium sulfate~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Carum petroselinum extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Parfum~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate, Glycerin, Betaine, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium gluconate, Sodium sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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