E45 Emollient Shower Cream

E45 Emollient Shower Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60 +Β 1Β more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œIt cleanses gently and effectively, leaving dry, itchy skin feeling soft, clean and more comfortable.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (poloxamer 407, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate) 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.

Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.9%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.5%
Poloxamer 407Effect: High~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.8–5.6%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
Chlorhexidine digluconateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.8–5.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Petrolatum~6.1–9.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.8–5.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Octyldodecanol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Sorbitan stearate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Paraffinum liquidum~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Polysorbate 60~1–1.5%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Poloxamer 407~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Acetic acid~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bht~0.01–0.05%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Poloxamer 407, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Acetic acid, Bht

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