Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Restoring Hand Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl glyceryl ether, decyl glucoside, glyceryl laurate) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDecyl glucoside~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylates copolymer~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerBetaine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl laurate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateCaprylyl glyceryl ether~0.9–1.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–1.05%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.4–0.9%
Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractSodium sulfite~0.05–0.15%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractDurvillaea potatorum extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea water~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterLimonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about Limonene2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-ionone~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilBeta-ionone~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cis-3-hexenyl acetate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha oil~0.01–0.05%
Decanal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gamma-octalactone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauraldehyde~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMethyl benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Methylbenzyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-2-enal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.05–0.15%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Rose ketone-4~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Schinus molle oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja plicata wood oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.01–0.05%
Undecylenal~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates copolymer, Betaine, Propanediol, Glyceryl laurate, Caprylyl glyceryl ether, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Sodium sulfite, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Durvillaea potatorum extract, Sea water, Limonene, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Alpha-ionone, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Beta-ionone, Camphor, Cis-3-hexenyl acetate, Commiphora myrrha oil, Decanal, Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Gamma-octalactone, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lauraldehyde, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Methyl benzoate, Methylbenzyl acetate, Non-2-enal, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Rose ketone-4, Salvia sclarea oil, Schinus molle oil, Thuja plicata wood oil, Triethyl citrate, Undecylenal
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| UniRestoring Hand WashYOUR PRODUCT | Babo Botanicals3-in-1 Sensitive Baby Face, Hands & Body Wipes - Oatmilk & Calendula | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | CetaphilGentle Skin Cleansing Cloths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | — | $34.30 | $4.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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