Saponificio Varesino Aromatic Fern Shave Soap
Works for
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 3 moreWorks
“Formulated with high quality ingredients, like nourishing shea butter, coconut and sweet almond oils, this 100% vegetable soap creates a rich, slick lather that provides a comfortable shave and leaves the skin hydrated.”
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, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoate~25–37%
Potassium stearate~5.8–8.8%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionatePotassium rapeseedate~3.6–5.4%
Helianthus annuus seed~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.8–2.7%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.6%
- 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 butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~1.1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOryza sativa starch~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose cocoate~0.45–1.05%
Xanthan gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumStearic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium chloride~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Coumarin~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Sodium cocoate, Potassium stearate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Potassium rapeseedate, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Oryza sativa starch, Sucrose cocoate, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Stearic acid, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citric acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Saponificio VaresinoAromatic Fern Shave SoapYOUR PRODUCT | WilliamsMug Shaving Soap | Geo F. TrumperCoconut Oil Shave Soap | Bath HouseBergamot Amber Shave Soap in Tin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 21% | 21% | 19% |
| Price | $43.00 | — | $15.95−$27.05 | $38.95−$4.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Isopropyl Myristate | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Saponificio Varesino - Aromatic Fern Shave Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 43.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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