Seventh Generation Purely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea Tree
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CleansingSodium coco-sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Purely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea Tree”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate/caprate, glyceryl oleate, sodium coco-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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium coco-sulfate~10–13%
Decyl glucoside~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMagnesium chloride~2.3–2.9%
Sodium chloride~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl caprylate/caprate~1.4–1.8%
Citric acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-glucoside~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateTetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.45%
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.1%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium coco-sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Magnesium chloride, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Unknown, Citrus limon peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil
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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.
| Seventh GenerationPurely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea TreeYOUR PRODUCT | AlphanovaKids Wash Your Hands Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | CetaphilGentle Skin Cleansing Cloths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $2.99 | $6.80+$3.81 | $34.30+$31.31 | $4.80+$1.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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.
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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