O'Douds Apothecary Body Wash- Orchard

O'Douds Apothecary Body Wash- Orchard

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Body Wash. Orchard”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4–5.9%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.2–3.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.4–2.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 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~4–5.9%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
Citrus paradisi seed oil—High~0.6–1.35%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.05–0.15%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~6.4–9.6%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~1.8–2.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.4–9.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4–5.9%
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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Decyl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
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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Xanthan gum~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium
Not recognized
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ficin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pinus succinifera (amber) oil, citrus hystrix
Not recognized
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Ficin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil

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