Andalou Naturals Kukui Cocoa Nourishing Body Butter
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil + 16 moreStrong evidence
“Kukui Cocoa Nourishing Body Butter”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, isomalt.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidStearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolysorbate 80~1.5–1.8%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.3%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilOenothera biennis oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilAleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilAronia melanocarpa fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCaramel~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIsomalt~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Caramel, Lecithin, Isomalt, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| Andalou NaturalsKukui Cocoa Nourishing Body ButterYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranMini Always Nude - Whipped Argan Oil Refillable Firming Body Butter | CetaphilBody Lotion with Niacinamide and Ceramide Technology, Skin Care, 24 hour Long-lasting Moisturiser, for Dry, Itchy, Sensitive and Eczema-prone Skin, Non-comedogenic | Pacifica BeautyVanilla Crystal Super Hydrating Body Butter | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 57% | 53% |
| Price | $14.99 | $15.72+$0.73 | — | $15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Andalou Naturals - Kukui Cocoa Nourishing Body Butter" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and isomalt) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Oenothera biennis oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and helianthus annuus seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, agran oil, allantoin and vitamin eIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 14.99$ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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