Scottish Fine Soaps Sea Kelp Body Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaineCan be harsh
“Sea Kelp Body 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-120 methyl glucose trioleate~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Glycerin~0.7–1%
- 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 GlycerinPolyquaternium-10~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Laminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Propylene glycol, Peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| Scottish Fine SoapsSea Kelp Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | NiveaFrangipani and Oil Shower Gel | Molton BrownRe-charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 46% |
| Price | — | $1.99 | $6.98 | $27.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Avobenzone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Body Shop Strawberry Shower GelNeutrogena Rainbath Renewing Shower and Bath Gel-Pear & Green Tea
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
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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