Proraso

Proraso Nourish Shaving Cream in a Tub

Name: Proraso - Nourish Shaving Cream in a Tub
Brand: Proraso

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin + 4 more

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What the product description says

“Nourish Shaving Cream in a Tub”

From product name

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.

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, cocos nucifera oil.

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.8–5.9%

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~2.5–3.1%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–1.5%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.3%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~9.3–11.4%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~1.6–2%

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Irritancy

12 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–1.6%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

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

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~3.2–3.9%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~1.6–2%est.

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.8–5.9%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.3–1.5%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.1–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~9.3–11.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.8–5.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~3.2–3.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycerin~2.5–3.1%

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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Sodium hydroxide~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Lactic acid~1.6–2%

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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Parfum~1.3–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.1–1.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.4–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Tetrasodium edta~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Citronellol~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.2–0.35%

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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Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Santalum album oil~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Lactic acid, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tetrasodium edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Santalum album oil

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Product summary

"Proraso - Nourish Shaving Cream in a Tub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.60% - 2.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.