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Method Foaming Hand Wash Sea Minerals

Name: Method - Foaming Hand Wash Sea Minerals
Brand: Method

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Foaming Hand Wash Sea Minerals”

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 lauryl sulfate.

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

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.

Sodium lauryl sulfateEffect: HighA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating~10–15%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.1–7.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~10–15%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.1–7.7%est.

MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.

MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~2–3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.4–2.1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1–1.5%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~0.45–1.1%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%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 lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~10–15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~10–15%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.1–7.7%

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~2.7–4%

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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Aloe barbadensis extract~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Tocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Citric acid~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium chloride~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Sodium citrate~0.45–1.1%

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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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Parfum~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 60730~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Parfum, Ci 60730, Ci 42090

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	MethodFoaming Hand Wash Sea MineralsYOUR PRODUCT	DoveBaby Wash Fragrance Free Moisture	SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol	NeutrogenaClear & Soothe Mousse Cleanser
Match	—	38%	36%	34%
Price	—	—	$34.30	$7.99
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 3	2 of 3	3 of 3
Key difference	—	Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate	Prickly Pear Seed Oil	Decyl Glucoside
Irritancy	High	Low	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 2 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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