Neal's Yard Remedies Bath Gels & Soaps Defend & Protect Body Wash
Works for
CleansingLauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaineCan be harsh
“Bath Gels & Soaps Defend & Protect Body Wash”
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 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lauryl glucoside~7.1–10.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineMelaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sea water extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~1.5–2.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycerin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSodium levulinate~0.4–0.95%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilAlcohol denat.~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Sea water extract, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Sodium levulinate, Lavandula hybrida oil, Alcohol denat., Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Alcohol, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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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.
| Neal's Yard RemediesBath Gels & Soaps Defend & Protect Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | SunescapeHydrating Shower Gel | Normal Skin 2Eco- for organic cleansing gel | AunéaFace Body and Hair Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | — | $10.30 | $20.00 | $12.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Biolane Expert Body and Hair Cleansing GelBlue Lagoon Skincare Shower Gel
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