The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Face Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Seaweed Oil-Control Face Wash”
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, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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, Linalool + 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium laureth sulfate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbitol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.2–1.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium citrate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 citratePolysorbate 20~0.4–0.9%
Parfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.35%
- 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 juice powderLaminaria saccharina extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractZinc sulfate~0.1–0.35%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclCi 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sorbitol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Laminaria saccharina extract, Zinc sulfate, Pyridoxine hcl, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| The Body ShopSeaweed Oil-Control Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiC-CLEANSING GEL | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $50.00 | — | $5.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Saponins | Ceramide Ns | Mannitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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