Gaia ElementsBody WashIngredients

Gaia Elements Body Wash is a product from Uncategorized category with 11 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter. The product is made by Gaia Elements.

Body Wash provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging and 5 more.

Organic score: 55% natural vs 36% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Sodium Chloride

Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Polysorbate-20

Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Dmdm Hydantoin (Formaldehyde Releaser)

Preservative

Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Oil

All the Positive

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Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Cleansing 2: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine

UV Protection 1: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Softening 1: Glycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

Polysorbate-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Sulfates

1 component

Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#2

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Glycerin^#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Gaia Elements Body Wash

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

#3Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

#4Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Nutrifying

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.