Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Original Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4Medium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLactic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamide mea~1.2–1.8%
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Benzophenone-4~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCi 14700~0.05–0.15%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Benzophenone-4, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ci 14700, Ci 47005
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PalmoliveOriginal Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaIntimo Body Wash Lotion | DoveMen Body Wash Skin Defence | SanexZero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 46% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $2.73 | $1.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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