Why doesn't Koh Body Care lather much?Updated 6 hours ago
TL;DR: A soft lather is normal. Sensitive Hand Wash and Sensitive Body Wash both use mild sulfate-free surfactants, which give a softer, creamier lather rather than a dense foam. Foam volume is not a performance indicator. One pump is still one pump.
Why doesn't Koh Body Care lather much?
Both formulas are made without sulfates. Mild sulfate-free surfactants produce a softer, creamier lather, and that is what you are seeing.
Foam volume is not a performance indicator. Surfactants work by lifting oil and everyday grime so it rinses away with water, and that happens whether or not you see much foam.
So the lather looks different. The wash still rinses clean, and skin doesn't feel tight afterwards.
Should I use more to get a bigger lather?
Getting the most out of one pump
Wet your hands, or wet the cloth or sponge, before you dispense. Water is what helps the lather spread.
Use one pump. That's 2ml, and it is the amount both formulas are built around.
Work it over the skin for a few seconds rather than reaching for a second pump. Extra product uses the box up faster without cleaning better.
Rinse well and pat dry.
Still not sure it's working?
Go by how the skin feels after rinsing rather than by how much foam you saw. If it rinses clean and doesn't feel tight, the wash has done its job. If something seems off, get in touch and we'll take a look.
Sulfate-free and fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Made in Australia.
Sulfate-free and fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Made in Australia.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia