Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Extracts Shea Body Scrub”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Ethylhexyl palmitate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 7 moreWorks
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.
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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycereth-26~3.1–3.8%
Glycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- 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 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus armeniaca seed powder~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-40 stearate~0.45–0.7%
Carbomer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexyl stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.65%
- 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 butterCeteareth-20~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Trideceth-6~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolDenatonium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 stearate, Carbomer, Ethylhexyl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-20, Trideceth-6, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Denatonium benzoate, Dipropylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| BootsExtracts Shea Body ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Soap and GlorySugar Crush Body Lotion | The Body ShopVitamin C Microdermabrasion | DarphinBody Care Perfecting Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $17.77 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | — | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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