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Surface Nutrient Hand & Body Wash
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Surface Nutrient Hand & Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nutrient Hand & Body Wash”
Source: Simon James

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, 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, glyceryl oleate

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~7.3–11%
Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~4.1–6.2%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1–1.5%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.3–11%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1–1.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~7.3–11%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium coco-sulfate~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Undaria pinnatifida extract~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Leptospermum scoparium branch/flower/leaf water~2.2–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Mel~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Panthenol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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Zinc acetate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Benzyl alcohol~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Coco-glucoside~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium pca~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Leptospermum scoparium branch/flower/leaf water, Mel, Panthenol, Zinc acetate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium pca, Parfum

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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.

  1. 1
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  5. 5
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  6. 6
    4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acidjournals.sagepub.com
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