This is a highly foaming, budget-friendly body wash formulated with traditional cleansing agents and strong preservatives, best suited for normal, non-sensitive skin types looking for a basic, deep cleanse.
The formulation offers solid cleansing capabilities primarily driven by Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), a powerful anionic surfactant, paired with the milder co-surfactants Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate to create a rich lather. Sodium Chloride is utilized to optimize the viscosity for a pleasing, gel-like texture, while Polysorbate 20 helps solubilize the fragrance. However, the performance is capped at a moderate 7.1 because the formula lacks significant skin-conditioning agents, humectants, or natural oils, which may leave the skin feeling stripped or dry after use.
The safety profile is significantly lowered to a 4.5 due to the inclusion of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are notorious contact allergens and skin sensitizers. Additionally, the presence of undisclosed synthetic Fragrance and artificial colorants (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1) increases the potential for skin irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types. Sodium Laureth Sulfate also carries a risk of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane contamination from manufacturing, further contributing to safety concerns.
While this body wash provides effective, high-foaming cleansing (7.1/10), its overall appeal is heavily weighed down by a poor safety score of 4.5/10. The reliance on strong, sensitizing preservatives like Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone, combined with common irritants like synthetic Fragrance and artificial dyes, makes it less suitable for daily use on sensitive skin. This leads to a compromised final rating of 5.5/10.
This formulation represents a standard, conventional body wash designed primarily for effective oil and dirt removal and high lather production. Its primary cleansing agent is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), which is paired with Cocamidopropyl Betaine to create a rich, satisfying foam. While SLES is generally milder than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), it remains a powerful surfactant that can strip the skin of its natural lipid barrier, potentially causing dryness, flakiness, or a feeling of tightness if used daily. A major concern in this ingredient profile is the preservation system. The formula utilizes Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and Methylisothiazolinone (MI), a preservative blend often known commercially as Kathon CG. While these ingredients are legally permitted in rinse-off products, they are notorious contact allergens and skin sensitizers. For individuals with eczema, psoriasis, or an already compromised skin barrier, exposure to these preservatives can trigger flare-ups, redness, severe itching, and contact dermatitis. Additionally, the inclusion of synthetic Fragrance and artificial colorants like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 further increases the potential risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions, especially on delicate or thin skin. On the positive side, the formula contains mild co-surfactants like Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate and Polysorbate 20, which help to mitigate some of the harshness of the primary sulfates, making it slightly gentler than a pure SLES soap. However, there is a distinct lack of nourishing, hydrating, or soothing active ingredients—such as glycerin, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, or natural botanical extracts—meaning this body wash offers virtually no skincare benefits beyond basic hygiene. It cleanses efficiently, but it does not nourish. Ultimately, this is a highly utilitarian, budget-friendly cleanser. If you have normal, resilient, or oily skin that is not prone to allergies, this product will effectively wash away sweat and sebum. However, if your skin is dry, sensitive, or prone to chronic conditions, you should definitely pass on this formula. Instead, look for a sulfate-free alternative featuring gentler glucosides, safer preservative systems, and added moisturizing ingredients to keep your skin healthy and comfortable.
🧪 Water (Aqua) / 水
Purpose: Solvent and vehicle for other ingredients.
Concerns: No known health concerns; safe for all skin types.
Notes: Acts as the base liquid for most liquid body washes and personal care formulations.
🧪 Sodium Laureth Sulfate / 月桂醇聚醚硫酸酯钠
Purpose: Primary surfactant and high-foaming agent.
Concerns: Can cause skin dryness or irritation for individuals with very dry or sensitive skin. Potential risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination during manufacturing.
Notes: Extremely common in cleansing products. It is gentler and less irritating than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
🧪 Cocamidopropyl Betaine / 椰油酰胺丙基甜菜碱
Purpose: Mild amphoteric surfactant and foam booster.
Concerns: Can sometimes cause contact allergic reactions, usually due to trace impurities from the manufacturing process.
Notes: Often combined with anionic surfactants like SLES to make the cleansing formula milder and improve foam quality.
🧪 Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate / PEG-80 失水山梨醇月桂酸酯
Purpose: Mild non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer.
Concerns: Possibility of contamination with impurities like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during ethoxylation.
Notes: Typically used in gentle, low-irritation formulations such as baby washes.
🧪 Polysorbate 20 / 聚山梨醇酯-20
Purpose: Solubilizer, emulsifier, and mild surfactant.
Concerns: Potential for trace impurities (ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane) from the manufacturing process.
Notes: Helps to blend essential oils or fragrance oils into the water-based body wash formulation.
🧪 Sodium Chloride / 氯化钠
Purpose: Viscosity increasing agent (thickener).
Concerns: None in the cosmetic concentrations used.
Notes: Commonly known as salt; it is used to thicken surfactant mixtures to give the body wash its typical gel consistency.
🧪 Methylchloroisothiazolinone / 甲基氯异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: Preservative to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
Concerns: A strong sensitizer that can cause contact allergies and dermatitis.
Notes: Generally safe in rinse-off products, but people with sensitive or compromised skin should exercise caution.
🧪 Methylisothiazolinone / 甲基异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: Preservative used to protect the product against microbial spoilage.
Concerns: Known to cause skin sensitization and contact allergy; restricted or banned in leave-on products in many jurisdictions.
Notes: Mainly restricted to rinse-off formulations. It is often combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone under the trade name Kathon CG.
🧪 Tetrasodium Edta / 乙二胺四乙酸四钠
Purpose: Chelating agent.
Concerns: Minimal on its own, but can increase the skin penetration of other chemical ingredients; has environmental persistence concerns.
Notes: Binds to metal ions in hard water to prevent them from reducing surfactant performance and prevents product discoloration.
🧪 Citric Acid / 柠檬酸
Purpose: pH adjuster and buffering agent.
Concerns: Can cause mild skin irritation if used in high amounts, but safe at typical buffering levels.
Notes: Used to balance the pH of the formula closer to the natural slightly acidic pH of the skin.
🧪 Sodium Hydroxide / 氢氧化钠
Purpose: pH adjuster (alkaline buffer).
Concerns: Highly corrosive and caustic in its raw form, but neutralized in the final product.
Notes: Used in tiny quantities to raise and stabilize the final pH of the formula.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Provides scent and masks unpleasant base ingredient odors.
Concerns: A major source of skin sensitivity, irritation, and allergic reactions.
Notes: A generic term representing a blend of multiple undisclosed synthetic and/or natural aroma chemicals.
🧪 Red 40 (Ci 16035) / 红色40号 (CI 16035)
Purpose: Cosmetic colorant.
Concerns: Possibility of mild irritation or allergic reaction in highly sensitive individuals.
Notes: A synthetic azo dye used to impart a red or pinkish hue to the product.
🧪 Yellow 5 (Ci 19140) / 黄色5号 (CI 19140)
Purpose: Cosmetic colorant.
Concerns: Known to trigger allergic reactions in some sensitive individuals (such as those sensitive to aspirin).
Notes: A synthetic azo dye (tartrazine) used to provide a yellow tint to the formulation.
🧪 Blue 1 (Ci 42090) / 蓝色1号 (CI 42090)
Purpose: Cosmetic colorant.
Concerns: Low toxicity, but can occasionally cause skin irritation or contact allergy in sensitive skin types.
Notes: A synthetic dye used to give the formulation a blue, green, or purple shade depending on the dye blend.