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The Handmade Soap Co. Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme & Mint Hand Wash
The Handmade Soap Co.

The Handmade Soap Co. Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme & Mint Hand Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme & Mint 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~11–13%
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating~2.3–2.8%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.1–2.6%
Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamideEffect: High~1.6–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ammonium lauryl sulfate—High~11–13%est.
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.3–2.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia herb oilA fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Thymus vulgaris oil—High~0.9–1.1%est.
Mentha spicata herb oil—High~0.65–1%est.
Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil—High~0.55–0.85%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.45–0.7%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.1–2.6%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~0.35–0.65%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%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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Ammonium lauryl sulfate~11–13%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Betaine~4–4.9%
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~3.1–3.8%
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~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating

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Lauryl betaine~2.1–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Thymus vulgaris oil~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Mentha spicata herb oil~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Salvia officinalis oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium citrate~0.35–0.65%
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~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
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~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
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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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Betaine, Glycerin, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, Lauryl betaine, Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Mentha spicata herb oil, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  4. 4
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevanceonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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