Is this hand wash suitable for sensitive or dry skin?

The formula contains gentle surfactants and moisturisers that help keep skin hydrated, but it also includes sodium laureth sulfate, fragrance and synthetic colourants that can irritate very sensitive or allergy‑prone skin, so cautious users should test it first or choose a fragrance‑free alternative.

What role does glycerin play in this gel hand wash?

Glycerin acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin during washing and helping to offset the drying effect of the surfactants, leaving the hands feeling softer and more moisturised.

Does this product contain any controversial or potentially harmful chemicals?

Yes, it contains sodium laureth sulfate, a common surfactant that may cause irritation for some people, as well as synthetic fragrance, benzyl alcohol, and colour additives CI 19140 (tartrazine) and CI 14720 (carmoisine), which are often flagged for allergenic or sensitivity concerns.

Pouce • 1 l

Gel lavant mains parfum lait et miel

Cosmetics

Product Insights

The Pouce Gel Lavant Mains parfum lait et miel is a 1‑liter liquid hand soap formulated with a blend of surfactants such as sodium laureth sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine, plus moisturising agents like glycerin, glyceryl oleate and hydrogenated vegetable oil. Its milk‑and‑honey fragrance is created with added perfume, linalyl acetate, and synthetic colorants CI 19140 and CI 14720, while preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, benzyl alcohol) maintain product stability. While the moisturising ingredients help counteract the drying effect of the surfactants, the presence of SLES, fragrance and synthetic dyes may irritate sensitive skin, making it suitable for normal skin types but potentially problematic for very sensitive or allergy‑prone users.

Comparative Analysis

In the crowded hand‑wash market, this milk‑and‑honey scented gel differentiates itself by pairing a classic surfactant base with added moisturisers, yet its inclusion of synthetic dyes and fragrance limits its appeal to consumers seeking fully natural or hypoallergenic options.

Ingredients

Aqua, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl oleate, glycerin, parfum, hydrogenated vegetable oil, citric acid, propylene glycol, linalyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ci 19140, ci 14720.

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