nursem Caring Hand Wash
nursem Nursem Caring Hand Wash lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Coco-Glucoside
- Betaine
- Glycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Limonene
- Xylitylglucoside
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
- Anhydroxylitol
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Caramel
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Xylitol
- Linalool
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl GlucosideCoco-Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-4 CapratePolyglyceryl-6 CaprylatePanthenolSodium BenzoateLimoneneXylitylglucosideCitrus Paradisi Peel OilPotassium SorbateAnhydroxylitolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCaramelCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilPersea Gratissima OilXylitolLinaloolSodium HydroxideTriticum Vulgare Germ OilTocopheryl Acetate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/352 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil | FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
- Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; refreshing feel, good biodegradability
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Bergamot peel oil with EU limits; furanocoumarin content causes photosensitivity, avoid in AM or stabilize
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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