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Weleda Baby Calendula Body and Hair Washing Cream
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Weleda Baby Calendula Body and Hair Washing Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“It gently cleanses baby's delicate hair and fragile skin thanks to a particularly gentle vegetable and biodegradable cleansing base, which does not sting the eyes.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~8.6–12.9%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.9–1.35%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~8.6–12.9%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~2.8–4.2%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%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~0.05–0.2%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.35%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~0.15–0.7%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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~8.6–12.9%
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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~2.8–4.2%
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~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.7–2.5%
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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Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
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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Carrageenan~1.1–1.6%
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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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactic acid~0.15–0.7%
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~0.1–0.4%
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~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Alcohol, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  3. 3
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  6. 6
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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