Tatcha Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash

Tatcha Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate) 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 lauroyl methylaminopropionateEffect: High~9.7–11.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.8–7%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.1–1.3%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash”
Source: Sephora

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.8–7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.7–1.1%est.
Prunus persica leaf extractMight be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate~9.7–11.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Glycerin~3–3.6%
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

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Acrylates copolymer~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Pentylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Cellulose~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Sodium myristoyl methyl beta-alanine~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Chamaecyparis obtusa water~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Chamaecyparis obtusa wood oil~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Glycosyl trehalose~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
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

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Cladosiphon okamuranus extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Ceramide np~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Prunus persica leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium nitrate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
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

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Cellulose, Sodium myristoyl methyl beta-alanine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Parfum, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Chamaecyparis obtusa wood oil, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Glycosyl trehalose, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Prunus persica leaf extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Sodium nitrate, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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