Oo Hawaii O'o Hawai Bird Bath Antioxidant Cleanser

Oo Hawaii O'o Hawai Bird Bath Antioxidant Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“O'o Hawai Bird Bath Antioxidant Cleanser”
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 (cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate se, sorbitan olivate) 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.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.15–0.5%est.
Acacia decurrens flower waxUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid contentMedium~3.2–4.7%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.3–2%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~1.1–1.7%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
AstaxanthinHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammationMedium~0.4–1%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~4.5–6.7%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Moringa
Not recognized
Glucose~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~4.5–6.7%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Mangifera indica seed butter~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~3.2–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content

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Cetearyl olivate~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Sorbitan olivate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Jojoba esters~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
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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Beeswax~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.55–1.25%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Bromelain~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Astaxanthin~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

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Ci 15850~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Algae~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

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

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Carica papaya seed oil~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Ananas sativus fruit~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Persea gratissima oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Orbignya oleifera (babassu) oil
Not recognized
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
Ocimum sanctum (holy
Not recognized
Ocimum basilicum extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Melia azadirachta seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content

More about Melia azadirachta seed oil
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Glycerin~0.15–0.5%
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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Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Polyglycerin-3~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Glucose, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Cetearyl olivate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sorbitan olivate, Jojoba esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beeswax, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Bromelain, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Astaxanthin, Ci 15850, Algae, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Carica papaya seed oil, Ananas sativus fruit, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Tocopherol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Unknown, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Unknown, Ocimum basilicum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena extract, Glycerin, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Mentha piperita oil, Rosa damascena extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

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