Shen Hsiang Tang Hydro-Balance Perfume Men's Body Wash England Gentleman
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Hydro-Balance Perfume Men's Body Wash England Gentleman”
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.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 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%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauramidopropyl betaine~5.2–6.4%
Sodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCocamide mea~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium lauroamphoacetate~1.7–2.1%
Lauryl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinTetrasodium edta~0.7–1.05%
Glycol distearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateDipropylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBisamino peg/ppg-41/3 aminoethyl pg-propyl dimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Laureth-4~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.3%
- 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 juiceArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSodium citrate~0.1–0.25%
- 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 citrateGlycine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSaccharomyces/persimmon fruit juice ferment extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Cocamide mea, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Dmdm hydantoin, Tetrasodium edta, Glycol distearate, Dipropylene glycol, Citric acid, Bisamino peg/ppg-41/3 aminoethyl pg-propyl dimethicone, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Butylene glycol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Laureth-4, Sodium benzoate, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sodium citrate, Glycine, Saccharomyces/persimmon fruit juice ferment extract, Zinc sulfate
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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.
| Shen Hsiang TangHydro-Balance Perfume Men's Body Wash England GentlemanYOUR PRODUCT | PalmoliveNaturals Body Wash Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Gel | LynxEnergised You Shower Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP Baby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $41.00 | — | $3.81−$37.19 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Benzophenone-4 | Lactic Acid | 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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