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Nubian Heritage Lemongrass + Tea Tree Body Wash
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Nubian Heritage Lemongrass + Tea Tree Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Lemongrass + Tea Tree Body Wash”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside) 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: coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Coco/oleamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighA cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen~22–33%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4.8–7.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco/oleamidopropyl betaineA cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergenHigh~22–33%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosa damascena flower—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.9–7.4%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4–6%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine~22–33%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing ingredients. Could be an allergen

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.9–7.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Decyl glucoside~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cocos nucifera oil~4–6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Oil
Not recognized
Lauryl lactate~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Elaeis guineensis extract~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Kernel
Not recognized
Water~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Blend
Not recognized
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Rosa damascena flower~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosa damascena flower
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

More about Lonicera japonica flower extract
Ingredient list view

Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine, Cocos nucifera oil, Decyl glucoside, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Lauryl lactate, Elaeis guineensis extract, Unknown, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cymbopogon martini oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Unknown, Ascorbic acid, Rosa damascena flower, Lonicera japonica flower extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FLOWERS OF TWO SPECIES OF HONEYSUCKLE ( LONICERA JAPONICA AND LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM )semanticscholar.org
  6. 6
    Chemical composition of the essential oils from the flower, leaf and stem of Lonicera japonicancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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