African Botanics Plantes D'Afrique Shower Cream
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcoholCan be harsh
“Brimming with essential fatty acids, African Botanics’ Plantes D’Afrique Shower Cream is a luxurious, multi-sensory body cleanser which gently polishes, refines and revitalises skin without upsetting its delicate moisture barrier.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Brimming with essential fatty acids, African Botanics’ Plantes D’Afrique Shower Cream is a luxurious, multi-sensory body cleanser which gently polishes, refines and revitalises skin without upsetting its delicate moisture barrier.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSclerocarya birrea seed oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTrichilia emetica seed butter~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOctyldodecanol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPumice~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceKigelia africana fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopia genistoides leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.6%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Trichilia emetica seed butter, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Unknown, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Pumice, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Cyclopia genistoides leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| African BotanicsPlantes D'Afrique Shower CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Epadermcream | CeramedxExtra Gentle Body Cleanser | QVCeramides Moisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $4.95 | $8.15 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Linoleic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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