lux Soft Caress Body Wash
lux Lux Soft Caress Body Wash lists 30 ingredients on its label, 29 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
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamide MEA
- Sodium Chloride
- Parfum
- Glycerin
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glycol Distearate
- Sericin
- Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Benzoate
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains alcohol
Formulation view Anionic surfactant system with salt thickening. Contains sericin and floral extracts (rose, jasmine) for conditioning and scent. Acrylate copolymers enhance foam stability. Suitable for full-body cleansing with rich lather and fragrance. Note: High content of polymers and botanicals requires attention to long-term stability and allergen labeling integrity, ideal for non-sensitive skin types seeking routine hygiene.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Cocamide MEA
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FILM FORMING
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
Other ingredients
Glycol DistearateSericinRosa Gallica Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilNelumbium Speciosum Flower OilMentha Arvensis Leaf OilCymbopogon Martini OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoateTetrasodium EDTAAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl AlcoholButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolCoumarinGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sericin | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Gallica Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/357 | 1 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Cymbopogon Martini Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Sericin
- Animal-derived silk protein, used for anti-static and hair/skin conditioning; provides smoothness and repair.
- Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
- Rosa gallica flower extract, used as astringent and toner component; water-soluble, low irritancy, no clear comedogenic data, suitable for all skin types.
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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