this works stress check gentle wash

this works stress check gentle wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“stress check gentle 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, coconut acid, glyceryl oleate) 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, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~23–34%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.8–8.7%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.5–2.2%
Coconut acidEffect: High~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~23–34%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.8–8.7%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–1%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Echium plantagineum seed oilA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Coco-glucoside~23–34%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–8.7%
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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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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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Sodium chloride~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Glyceryl oleate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Parfum~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coconut acid~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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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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Linalool~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Panthenol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
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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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Octyldodecanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellal~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Citronellal
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Echium plantagineum seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
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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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.1–0.4%
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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Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing

More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract
Ingredient list view

Coco-glucoside, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Coconut acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Dehydroacetic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Octyldodecanol, Geraniol, Citronellal, Benzyl benzoate, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract

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