Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Gently cleanse hands with The Ritual of Sakura Hand Wash Refill from Rituals.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePrunus serrulata flower extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractPeg-4 rapeseedamide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-2 cocoate~1.2–1.4%
C12-13 alkyl lactate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-13 alcohols~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBetaine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolysorbate 20~0.55–0.8%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesSodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.3–0.6%
Citronellol~0.3–0.5%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Oryza sativa extract, Peg-4 rapeseedamide, Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycereth-2 cocoate, C12-13 alkyl lactate, C12-13 alcohols, Sodium citrate, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium metabisulfite, Sorbic acid, Citric acid
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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.
| RITUALSThe Ritual of Sakura Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | YardleyLuxurious Hand Soap English Lavender | Margaret Dabbs LondonNourishing Hand Wash Tube | DoveLiquid Hand Wash Beauty Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $29.48 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycol Stearate | Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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