NARD Body Wash MINI

NARD Body Wash MINI

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A nourishing body wash with a hypoallergenic formula delivers thorough and gentle cleansing of body impurities while keeping your body hydrated after shower.”
Source: Yesstyle

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 laureth sulfate, 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~10–12%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.5–6.7%
Cocamide deaEffect: High~2.9–3.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.5–3.1%
Lauramide deaEffect: High~2.3–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 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~10–12%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.5–6.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.5–3.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Centella asiatica leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.3–0.55%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 irritating3/5~10–12%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.5–6.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~10–12%
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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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.7%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamide dea~2.9–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauramide dea~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
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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Parfum~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Sodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Disodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polyquaternium-7~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Bht~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium phosphate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium carbonate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

More about Centella asiatica leaf extract
Nymphaea alba flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamide dea, Lauramide dea, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium benzoate, Bht, Disodium phosphate, Sodium carbonate, Butylene glycol, Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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