Pure Mineral

Pure Mineral Rich Intensive Body Butter - Shea

Name: Pure Mineral - Rich Intensive Body Butter - Shea
Brand: Pure Mineral

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin + 5 more

Works

What the product description says

“A Creamy velvet Shea Butter rich with Dead Sea minerals, a special formula for moisturizing and nourishing the skin.”

Source: Feelunique

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~5.6–8.5%

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~3.5–5.3%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.9–4.4%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.3–3.4%

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~1.8–2.8%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.1–1.6%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.35–0.8%

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“A Creamy velvet Shea Butter rich with Dead Sea minerals, a special formula for moisturizing and nourishing the skin.”

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 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~0.6–1.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.3–3.4%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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

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 radicals3/5~1.8–2.8%est.

Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.6–8.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%

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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Dimethicone~2.9–4.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–3.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Carbomer~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Limonene~0.1–0.5%

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~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 47005~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 73360~0.05–0.2%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 47005, Ci 73360, Ci 42090

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
3
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
4
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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