The Handmade Soap Co. Grapefruit & May Chang Hand Wash

The Handmade Soap Co. Grapefruit & May Chang Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Grapefruit & May Chang Hand Wash”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, lauryl betaine) 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide

Ammonium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~9.3–14%
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating~2–3.1%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.9%
Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamideEffect: High~1.4–2.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~9.3–14%est.
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3.1%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%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~0.4–0.9%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%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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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.3–14%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Betaine~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating

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Lauryl betaine~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citrus grandis peel oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Sodium citrate~0.4–0.9%
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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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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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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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Betaine, Glycerin, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, Lauryl betaine, Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, Citrus grandis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Parfum, Citral, Limonene

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