Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap Versus Scent Theory Foaming Hand Soap - Wild Black Cherry
Updated on April 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hand soaps. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap 24 ingredients
Scent Theory Foaming Hand Soap 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap 24 ingredients
Scent Theory Foaming Hand Soap 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-10
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-10, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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