ODE Lavender Hand + Body Wash

ODE Lavender Hand + Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Lavender Hand + Body Wash”
From product name

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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

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 c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~11–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.2–7.5%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.75–1.15%
Sodium olivamphoacetateEffect: High~0.55–0.85%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract + 6 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 c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~11–14%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.2–7.5%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.75–1.15%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.15–0.3%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~0.05%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~3.1–3.8%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~2.3–2.8%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–14%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.2–7.5%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.1–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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California extra virgin
Not recognized
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.3–2.8%
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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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.9–2.3%
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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Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Olea europaea leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Allantoin~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

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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Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium olivamphoacetate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
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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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Panthenol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Alcohol~0.05%
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Allantoin, Sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium olivamphoacetate, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Polysorbate 20, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Panthenol, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 104 of 106 of 10
Key difference—Cocamide MipaSodium HyaluronateTea Extract
Irritancy High Medium Medium High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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