Neal's Yard Remedies Children's Hand Wash

Neal's Yard Remedies Children's Hand Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Children's Hand Wash”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

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.

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.4–6.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.9–5.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 2 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
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~3.9–5.8%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Propolis extractA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.4–6.5%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%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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Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
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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Lauryl glucoside~4.4–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.8%
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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Sodium chloride~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Alcohol~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Levulinic acid~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Propolis extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Terpineol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Alcohol, Levulinic acid, Propolis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Sodium levulinate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Terpineol, Linalool

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Key difference—Disodium CocoamphodiacetateBetaineAnhydroxylitol
Irritancy High Low Medium High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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