Ren Skincare Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energising Hand Wash
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“REN CLEAN SKINCARE's mineral-rich nourishing Atlantic kelp extract and moisturising magnesium PCA-based Atlantic Kelp And Magnesium Energising Hand Wash is a gentle, sulphate-free daily hand wash to deeply cleanse, moisturise and revive tired hands.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glyceryl laurate, lauryl 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateLauryl glucoside~2.5–3.1%
Decyl glucoside~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium chloride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl laurate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateInulin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinCoconut acid~1.1–1.3%
Magnesium pca~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.5–0.75%
Salvia sclarea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractCupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSucrose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Plankton extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractLecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl laurate, Inulin, Coconut acid, Magnesium pca, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sucrose, Sodium levulinate, Plankton extract, Lecithin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Ren SkincareSkincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energising Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | AlphanovaKids Wash Your Hands Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel | MustelaCertified Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and Aloe | MediFlowerPure Hand Wash Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $6.80 | $20.00 | $20.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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