
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Body wash with pomelo leaf extract
FEATURES
Contains natural antioxidants, moisturizes skin, exotic scent
BEST FOR
all
CHECKS
Paraben-free, sulfate-free, fragrance-free
Who Is It For?
All Ages And GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Cleansing Moisturizing Antioxidant ProtectionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Guardian Malaysia Says
Product Description:
Pomelo Leaf Moisturizing Body Wash is a 1-liter body wash that utilizes pomelo leaf extract, traditionally used in Chinese culture for its cleansing properties. Pomelo leaves are believed to remove dirt and bring good fortune. Scientifically, pomelo leaf contains abundant amounts of flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants. This body wash is constructed with natural plant oils and enriched with a special exotic scent of pomelo, grapefruit, citronella, and sandalwood essential oils, leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua, cocos-nucifera-oil, potassium-hydroxide, prunus-dulcis-oil, olea-europaea-oil, hydroxyethylcellulose, persea-gratissima-oil, vitis-vinifera-oil, myristic-acid, citrus-grandis-oil, citrus-paradisi-oil, santalum-album-oil, cymbopogon-nardus-oil, citrus-grandis-leaf-extract
Key Ingredients
Pomelo leaf extract, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, grape seed oil, grapefruit oil, sandalwood oil, citronella oil
Ingredients Details
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Common Name(s): Hec,natrosol,ethylhydroxyethylcellulose
CAS Number: 9004-62-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides non-ionic thickening compatible with anionic surfactants and electrolyte-containing formulations.
Why It's Used: Non-ionic cellulose thickener for surfactant systems where anionic/cationic thickener incompatibility is a concern.
How It Works: Hydroxyethyl substitution disrupts cellulose crystallinity enabling water solubility. non-ionic nature provides compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants. pseudoplastic rheology provides shear-thinning for dispensing. film formation from cellulose backbone.
Typically Found In: Shampoos,body washes,clear gels,surfactant systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ cellulose thickener
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from cellulose (plant)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Hydroxyethylcellulose's non-ionic character is its primary differentiator from anionic carboxymethylcellulose โ the absence of ionizable groups means hec maintains stable viscosity across ph 2-12 and at high electrolyte concentrations where carboxymethylcellulose destabilizes. this ionic independence makes hec the preferred cellulose thickener for acidic and salt-containing formulations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ashland hec technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12