Dr. Bronner's s Organic Shikakai Baby Unscented Hand and Body Soap
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Key Results , Gently exfoliates dead skin cells , Brightens dull skin , Skin conditioning, nourishing and smoothing , Exotic, indulgent aroma Please note Due to the level of natural ingredients and high-grade monoi oil used within this formulation, colour variation may occur, particularly when exposed to sunlight.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingOryza sativa bran oil, Lecithin + 1 moreGood evidence
“Mineral rich salts and hibiscus cleanse and exfoliate, whilst an infusion of exotic Tahitian monoi oil and frangipani flowers seal in moisture leaving skin delicately fragranced.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: oryza sativa bran 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Linalool, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.1–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCoco-betaine~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineGlyceryl oleate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium cocoyl isethionate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium chloride~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHydrogenated coconut acid~0.65–0.95%
Sodium isethionate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caramel~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.35–0.6%
Citronellol~0.3–0.5%
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Unknown, Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Coco-betaine, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Hydrogenated coconut acid, Sodium isethionate, Caramel, Linalool, Citronellol, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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| Dr. Bronner'ss Organic Shikakai Baby Unscented Hand and Body SoapYOUR PRODUCT | FacetheoryChirosmooth Hand Cream H1 with Korean Rice Ferment Peptides, Rice Bran Oil and 5% Vegan Urea Unscented | PacificaGlow Baby Body Peel | DermadoctorKP Duty High Potency Daily Body Peel | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $15.45 | $14.26−$1.19 | $9.80−$5.65 | $54.95+$39.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Glycolic Acid | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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