Sanctuary Spa Signature Natural Oils Super Rich Shea Butter
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Signature Natural Oils Super Rich Shea Butter”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 5 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~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~6.4–7.8%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~4.3–5.3%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~3.4–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–2.8%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone~1.9–2.3%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl glucoside~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideOryza sativa bran wax~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 benzoateCoumarin~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl glucoside, Oryza sativa bran wax, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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