NARD Mild Ceramide Wash

NARD Mild Ceramide Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A sub-acidic body wash delivers thorough and gentle cleansing of the body wih EWG Green Grade ingredients.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~6.9–8.5%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.9–6%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.5–3%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~2–2.4%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.4–0.6%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Artemisia vulgaris extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~2–2.4%est.
Artemisia vulgaris extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~6.9–8.5%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–6%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.95–1.2%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.65–1%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.35–0.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%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~0.25–0.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.25%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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~6.9–8.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.9–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Lauryl betaine~2.5–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2–2.5%
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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Coco-betaine~2–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Citric acid~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Butylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
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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Caprylyl glycol~0.95–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Pentylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Dipropylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Panthenol~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Betaine~0.3–0.55%
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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Allantoin~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
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.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating

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Camellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Potassium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Ceramide np~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Lauryl betaine, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Hexylene glycol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Potassium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract

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