The Body Shop Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-23, laureth-4, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, sorbitan laurate, steareth-100, steareth-2) 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.

Sorbitan laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~6.5–9.7%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurateEffect: High~0.55–1.25%
Laureth-23Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.75%
Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.45%
Steareth-100Effect: High~0.1–0.35%
Steareth-2Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Leptospermum petersonii oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sorbitan laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~6.5–9.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Steareth-2Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%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
Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix together2/5~0.2–0.75%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sorbitan laurate~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Dilauryl citrate~0.45–1%
Formula
Dimethiconol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Limonene~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Laureth-23~0.2–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Laureth-4~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Steareth-100~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Steareth-2~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citral~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Leptospermum petersonii oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitan laurate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium benzoate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Citric acid, Dilauryl citrate, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Steareth-100, Steareth-2, Citral, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

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