A deeply cleansing and highly foaming body wash that relies on strong sulfates and sensitizing preservatives, making it highly stripping and potentially irritating for many skin types.
This formula relies on harsh anionic surfactants like sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) to deliver excellent foaming and cleansing capabilities that efficiently strip away dirt and sebum. Cocamidopropyl betaine is included as a co-surfactant to stabilize lather, while sodium chloride thickens the mixture. However, the formulation’s performance is limited because it completely lacks moisturizing agents, emollients, or humectants, meaning it will leave the skin feeling stripped, tight, and dry rather than soft or conditioned.
The low safety rating is primarily driven by the inclusion of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, a preservative blend known to be highly sensitizing and a common cause of contact allergy. Furthermore, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a notorious skin irritant that damages the skin’s lipid barrier. The addition of synthetic fragrance introduces potential allergens, and the inclusion of green 3 synthetic dye adds unnecessary chemical exposure solely for aesthetic purposes.
With a final rating of 4.9/10, this body wash represents a basic, budget-style formulation that prioritizes high lather and low-cost production over dermatological health. While it successfully achieves strong cleansing performance, it does so using aggressive surfactants without any supporting skin-conditioning or hydrating ingredients. The high risk of skin barrier disruption, combined with sensitizing preservatives and fragrance allergens, makes it a poor choice for daily use, particularly for those with dry or sensitive skin.
This formulation represents a classic, traditional body wash designed primarily for deep cleansing and high foam generation at a very low manufacturing cost. The formula relies heavily on a combination of sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as its primary surfactants. While this combination ensures an abundant, luxurious lather that easily cuts through sebum, sweat, and environmental dirt, it is also notoriously stripping. SLS in particular is widely recognized as a harsh cleansing agent that can compromise the skin’s natural moisture barrier, leading to immediate post-shower tightness, dryness, and flaking. The inclusion of cocamidopropyl betaine helps mitigate some of this harshness, but it is insufficient to fully counteract the stripping nature of the strong dual-sulfate system. Beyond the harsh surfactants, the preservative system in this body wash is a major point of concern for modern skincare standards. The combination of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (often known as MCI/MI) is a highly potent preservative blend. Although these ingredients are legally permitted in rinse-off cosmetics, they are notorious contact allergens. They are highly sensitizing and frequently trigger allergic contact dermatitis, eczema flare-ups, redness, and itching, especially in individuals who already have a compromised skin barrier. When you combine these preservatives with added synthetic fragrance and the artificial colorant Green 3, the risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions escalates dramatically. Furthermore, this product is entirely functional and lacks any nourishing or replenishing ingredients. There are no beneficial botanical extracts, hydrating humectants such as glycerin, or barrier-supporting lipids like ceramides to restore lost moisture to the skin during the washing process. It is a strictly utilitarian cleanser. It will successfully leave you feeling clean, but it does so by aggressively stripping away your skin’s natural oils. If you have robust, non-sensitive, or very oily skin and are looking for an extremely affordable shower gel, this product will get the job done. However, for the vast majority of consumers—particularly those with dry, delicate, or compromised skin—this is a formulation that is highly likely to cause discomfort and dryness.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Acts as a primary vehicle and solvent to dissolve other ingredients.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The base of most liquid personal care products.
🧪 Sodium laureth sulfate / 月桂醇聚醚硫酸酯钠
Purpose: A surfactant that creates rich foam and effectively removes dirt and oil.
Concerns: Can be slightly drying or irritating for extremely sensitive skin, but gentler than SLS.
Notes: Often abbreviated as SLES; widely used in personal care products.
🧪 Sodium lauryl sulfate / 月桂醇硫酸酯钠
Purpose: A strong surfactant and foaming agent for deep cleansing.
Concerns: Has a higher potential to cause skin and eye irritation; can strip natural oils from the skin.
Notes: Often abbreviated as SLS; usually formulated with milder co-surfactants to minimize irritation.
🧪 Cocamidopropyl betaine / 椰油酰胺丙基甜菜碱
Purpose: A mild amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam and reduces the harshness of sulfates.
Concerns: Very low irritation potential, though rare contact allergies can occur due to impurities from manufacturing.
Notes: Derived from coconut oil; helps condition the skin.
🧪 Sodium chloride / 氯化钠
Purpose: Used to increase the viscosity and thicken formulas based on anionic surfactants.
Concerns: Generally safe, but can contribute to dryness at very high concentrations.
Notes: Commonly known as table salt; cheap and effective thickener.
🧪 Sodium benzoate / 苯甲酸钠
Purpose: Prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria to extend shelf life.
Concerns: Generally safe, though very sensitive individuals might experience mild skin reactions.
Notes: Often combined with other preservatives for broad-spectrum protection.
🧪 Methylchloroisothiazolinone / 甲基氯异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: A powerful preservative to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination.
Concerns: Known to be a contact allergen; restricted to rinse-off products to reduce sensitization risk.
Notes: Commonly used in a mixture with Methylisothiazolinone, often referred to as Kathon CG.
🧪 Methylisothiazolinone / 甲基异噻唑啉酮
Purpose: A broad-spectrum preservative.
Concerns: High risk of skin sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis; highly regulated and limited to rinse-off products.
Notes: Often used alongside Methylchloroisothiazolinone.
🧪 Citric acid / 柠檬酸
Purpose: Adjusts the pH of the product to match the natural acidic pH of the skin.
Concerns: Can cause mild eye irritation in direct contact.
Notes: An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from citrus fruits.
🧪 Disodium EDTA / 乙二胺四乙酸二钠
Purpose: A chelating agent that binds metal ions, preventing product discoloration and improving foaming in hard water.
Concerns: Low risk, but acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients.
Notes: Helps maintain formula stability and shelf life.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Provides a pleasant scent to mask chemical odors and enhance user experience.
Concerns: One of the most common causes of contact allergies and skin irritation.
Notes: Can represent a complex blend of natural and synthetic aromatic substances.
🧪 Green 3 / 绿 3
Purpose: A synthetic dye used to give the product a green color.
Concerns: Low risk of irritation, but synthetic colorants can sometimes trigger reactions in highly sensitive skin.
Notes: Also known as Fast Green FCF or CI 42053.