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MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreGood evidence
“Shea butter is a gentle and effective moisturizer.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.2–7.7%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~2.1–3.2%
Butylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 80~0.85–1.3%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–1.3%
- 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 stearateBehenyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPalmitic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLauryl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
Myristyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 alcoholTriethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePropylene glycol alginate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAllantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesHinokitiol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Lauryl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Propylene glycol alginate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Allantoin, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Hinokitiol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
- 1Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 4
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