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RITUALS The Ritual of Karma Shower Oil
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RITUALS The Ritual of Karma Shower Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Laureth-4, Mipa-laureth sulfate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Multi-task with this two-in-one moisturiser and body wash.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-4, mipa-laureth sulfate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate) 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.

Laureth-4Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~5.6–8.4%
Mipa-laureth sulfateEffect: High~4.5–6.8%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.5–3.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 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~3.3–4.9%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.55–1.35%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~23–34%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~5.6–8.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.2–3.2%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
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~2.5–3.7%est.
Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~5.6–8.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Canola oil~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Laureth-4~5.6–8.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Mipa-laureth sulfate~4.5–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~2.5–3.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ricinus communis seed oil~2.2–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Tocopherol~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Propylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Canola oil, Laureth-4, Mipa-laureth sulfate, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Propylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
RITUALS The Ritual of Karma Shower Oil
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