Skin Treatment Calming Body Wash

Skin Treatment Calming Body Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Moisturizing Aloe Vera gel body cleanser for all skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin.”
Source: Skin Treatment

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~8.8–13.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.4–8.1%
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoateEffect: High~2.5–3.7%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Arnica montana flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~8.8–13.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.4–8.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~3.3–5%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.
Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its colorMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.25%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~8.8–13.2%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Sodium laureth sulfate~8.8–13.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

More about Sodium laureth sulfate
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–8.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

More about Cocamidopropyl betaine
Parfum~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate
Silk amino acids~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Silk amino acids
Honey~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

More about Honey
Hydrolyzed soy protein~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

More about Hydrolyzed soy protein
Glycerin~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

More about Anthemis nobilis flower extract
Urtica dioica extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Arnica montana flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

More about Arnica montana flower extract
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

More about Lavandula angustifolia extract
Symphytum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Beta vulgaris root extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color

More about Beta vulgaris root extract
Panthenol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

More about Panthenol
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
Polyquaternium-10~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

More about Polyquaternium-10
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

More about Tetrasodium edta
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Ci 16035~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

More about Ci 16035
Ci 15985~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

More about Ci 15985
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Silk amino acids, Honey, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Glycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Urtica dioica extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Symphytum officinale rhizome/root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Panthenol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 16035, Ci 15985

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Skin Treatment
$24.00
Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Skin TreatmentCalming Body WashYOUR PRODUCTBaleaVanilla Coconut Shower CreamNiveaFrangipani and Oil Shower GelLe Petit MarseillaisExtra Gentle Bath and Shower Gel White Peach and Nectarine Organic
Match—40%39%37%
Price$24.00$1.99−$22.01$6.98−$17.02$5.62−$18.38
Shared key ingredients—4 of 73 of 73 of 7
Key difference—Cocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate—
Irritancy High Medium Medium High
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Moroccanoil Shower Gel Spa Du MarocNeutrogena Rainbath Renewing Shower and Bath Gel-Pear & Green Tea

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
Skin Treatment Calming Body Wash
Skin TreatmentCalming Body Wash

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.