Palmers Shea Butter Formula Raw Shea Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Cetyl alcohol + 12 moreWorks well
“Palmer's Shea Formula Body Lotion naturally contains a high level of unsaponifiable, antioxidant-rich emollients that create a protective moisture-seal to help prevent skin dehydration.”
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, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5–7.4%
- 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 stearatePetrolatum~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- 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 butterGlycine soja oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPropylene glycol~1.4–2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinTocopherol~0.95–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolAvena sativa meal extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconeCellulose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Peg-8 stearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 stearateStearalkonium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Sodium acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja oil, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Avena sativa meal extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dimethicone, Cellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-8 stearate, Stearalkonium chloride, Sodium acetate, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PalmersShea Butter Formula Raw Shea Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Vitamin ESensitive Oat and Coconut Body Lotion | Gold BondHealing Cream, Aloe Aloe | GarnierBody Repair Body Lotion Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $24.50 | $6.66−$17.84 | $17.05−$7.45 | $4.02−$20.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Eviline Cosmetics 6 Ceramides Deeply Moisturizing, Emollient Body LotionFundamentals Niacinamide Body Butter Cream | Fundamentals Skincare
Product summary
"Palmers - Shea Butter Formula Raw Shea Body Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.30% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 6.19£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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