The Organic Pharmacy Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Face Wash

The Organic Pharmacy Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium olivamphoacetate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Face Wash”
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium olivamphoacetate, xanthan gum) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.3–6.5%
Sodium olivamphoacetateEffect: High~1.9–2.8%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus grandis seed extract + 6 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
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.3–6.5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.3–0.7%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.1–0.4%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
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.1–1.6%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–6.8%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–6.5%
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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Alcohol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Sodium olivamphoacetate~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Calendula officinalis extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Panthenol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Algin~1.1–1.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbic acid~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Calcium ascorbate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone
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Carrageenan~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Hypericum perforatum extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Sea salt~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Alcohol, Sodium olivamphoacetate, Calendula officinalis extract, Panthenol, Algin, Ascorbic acid, Calcium ascorbate, Carrageenan, Citrus grandis seed extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hypericum perforatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Sea salt, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Linalool

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