Alaffia Everyday Shea Hand Soap Vanilla Passion

Alaffia Everyday Shea Hand Soap Vanilla Passion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-betaine
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~4.5–6.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Rubus idaeus extractMostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~2.3–3.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~8.6–13%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~5–7.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Moringa oleifera leaf extract~22–34%
Formula
Saponified
Not recognized
Butyrospermum parkii butter~8.6–13%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~5–7.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Coco-betaine~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Rubus idaeus extract~2.3–3.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Vanilla planifolia seed~1.2–1.8%
Formula
(vanilla) extract
Not recognized
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Parfum~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Coco-betaine, Rubus idaeus extract, Vanilla planifolia seed, Unknown, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 41 of 42 of 4
Key difference——Ricinus Communis Seed OilGlycine Soja Oil
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Medium
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