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Weleda Aroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body Wash
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Weleda Aroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Aroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body 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 (disodium cocoyl glutamate, 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.

Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.5–5.2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.8–1.25%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Breathe in, breathe out, relax.”
Source: SmallFlower

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~3.9–5.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1–1.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.4–1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.5–2.2%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~6.2–9.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Alcohol~3.9–5.9%
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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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Chondrus crispus extract~1.5–2.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Xanthan gum~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactic acid~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Alcohol, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Chondrus crispus extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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WeledaAroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body WashYOUR PRODUCTSanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Bath FoamLuna DailyThe Hydrating Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics, Vitamins C & E, Omegas 3 & 6Summer's EveSheer Floral Cleansing Cloths for Sensitive Skin Sheer Floral
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Price$7.42—$12.00+$4.58$14.03+$6.61
Shared key ingredients—2 of 62 of 62 of 6
Key difference—InulinLinoleic AcidDecyl Glucoside
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  2. 2
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
Weleda Aroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body Wash
WeledaAroma Essentials Relaxing Lavender Body Wash
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