Scottish Fine Soaps Sea Kelp Hand Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaineCleanses gently
“Sea Kelp Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate) 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, sodium laureth sulfate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 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 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 betaineGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 edta~0.5–1%
Peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- 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 glycolLaminaria japonica extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chondrus crispus extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
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~0.1–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate, Propylene glycol, Laminaria japonica extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Unknown, 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 Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | PalmoliveAloe Vera & Chamomile Liquid Hand Wash | RITUALSThe Ritual of Ayurveda Hand Wash | Molton BrownHeavenly Gingerlily Fine Liquid Hand Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $6.58 | $10.47 | $23.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Benzophenone-4 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Salicylic Acid |
| 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
- 2
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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