Alaffia Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion - Unscented
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing3 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion .”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, elaeis guineensis oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Cymbopogon citratus extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cymbopogon citratus extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butyrospermum parkii leaf extract~8.8–13.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.1–7.6%
- 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 butterStearic acid~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolElaeis guineensis oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Ascorbic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Cymbopogon citratus extract, Butyrospermum parkii leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Elaeis guineensis oil, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbic acid
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Alaffia - Everyday Shea Moisturizing Body Lotion - Unscented" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.40% - 0.95%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 4.80% - 7.30%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alaffia" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 11.99$ up to 16.78$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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