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Milk + Honey Body Wash No. 16
Milk + Honey

Milk + Honey Body Wash No. 16

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoate, Lauryl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Body Wash No.”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, lauryl betaine, palm kernel acid, potassium cocoate, potassium oleate) 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: decyl glucoside

Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.8–7.2%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.3–5%
Potassium oleateEffect: High~3.3–4.9%
Palm kernel acidEffect: High~0.95–1.45%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.55–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%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~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.3–5%est.
Sea saltUsed 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~0.05–0.2%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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Potassium cocoate~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Potassium oleate~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauryl betaine~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Potassium palm kernelate~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Palm kernel acid~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Potassium citrate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
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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Cardamom (elettaria cardamomum) oil
Not recognized
Sea salt~0.05–0.2%
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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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium cocoate, Potassium oleate, Lauryl betaine, Glycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium palm kernelate, Palm kernel acid, Decyl glucoside, Potassium citrate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Unknown, Sea salt, Sodium chloride

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Milk + Honey Body Wash No. 16
Milk + HoneyBody Wash No. 16
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