Melvita

Melvita Shower Cream Rose Petals & Acacia Honey

Name: Melvita - Shower Cream Rose Petals & Acacia Honey
Brand: Melvita

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

8 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Shower Cream Rose Petals & Acacia Honey”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.2%

HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~1.2–1.4%

MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~1.5–1.8%

Royal jellyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.2%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.45–0.65%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~1.7–2.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.45%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.5–10.3%est.

Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~2.4–2.9%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.1%est.

Royal jellyHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~0.95–1.2%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.9%est.

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to glutenMedium~3.2–3.9%est.

Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.5–3.1%est.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.75–1.15%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Sodium salicylateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.5–10.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%

Key active

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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Hordeum vulgare extract~3.2–3.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Coco-betaine~2.4–2.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Rosa damascena flower water~1.7–2.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Mel~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~1.2–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Royal jelly~0.95–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.75–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl oleate~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Levulinic acid~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Lactic acid~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-glucoside~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Gellan gum~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to improve the product texture

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Silica~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Alumina~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

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.

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Sodium salicylate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-aging

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ci 77891~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Hordeum vulgare extract, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-betaine, Rosa damascena flower water, Mel, Honey, Royal jelly, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium levulinate, Levulinic acid, Lactic acid, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum, Gellan gum, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Silica, Alumina, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide