ESPA Nourishing Shower Cream

Name: ESPA - Nourishing Shower Cream
Brand: ESPA

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing

KEY INGREDIENTS

butyrospermum parkii butter
cetearyl alcohol
glycerin
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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"An indulgent shower cream that gently cleanses and conditions for skin that feels supple, soft and comforted."

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate, sodium laurate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sucrose cocoate, xanthan gum) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cetearyl alcohol	HIGH
coco-glucoside	HIGH
glyceryl stearate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
coco-glucoside
sea salt
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	8.6% - 10.5%
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate Helps oil and water mix together	5.4% - 6.6%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	3% - 3.7%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.4% - 2.9%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2% - 2.5%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	1.6% - 2%
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent	2% - 2.5%
sodium sulfate Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations	1.2% - 1.5%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	1% - 1.3%
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil An emollient that softens the skin	0.75% - 1.1%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.6% - 0.9%
sucrose cocoate	0.5% - 0.8%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.45% - 0.7%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.45% - 0.65%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.4% - 0.65%
citrus limon peel oil A highly irritating fragrance	0.4% - 0.6%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
cymbopogon martini oil Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant	0.3% - 0.5%
sodium laurate	0.4% - 0.65%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
pelargonium graveolens oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium amara flower oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
lavandula hybrida oil Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen	0.25% - 0.45%
citrus nobilis peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
pogostemon cablin leaf oil Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.4%
cistus ladaniferus resin	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium sarcosinate	0.15% - 0.3%
vanilla planifolia fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
cistus ladaniferus oil	0.15% - 0.3%
jasminum officinale flower extract Fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
rosa damascena flower extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
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