Works for
CleansingLecithin, Mipa-laureth sulfate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“The gently foaming, soap-free formula cleanses the body while helping protect the skin against moisture and lipid loss, leaving it feeling soft and comfortable after showering.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide dea, laureth-4, lecithin, mipa-laureth sulfate, poloxamer 101) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycine soja oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilLecithin~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLaureth-4~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Mipa-laureth sulfate~4–6.1%
Cocamide dea~2.6–3.9%
Poloxamer 101~1.9–2.9%
Parfum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPersea gratissima oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLactic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidWater~0.55–1.25%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cedrene~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
- 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 triglycerideAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Lecithin, Laureth-4, Mipa-laureth sulfate, Cocamide dea, Poloxamer 101, Parfum, Persea gratissima oil, Lactic acid, Water, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Acetyl cedrene, Vanillin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid
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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.
| SebamedShower OilYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinPh 5 Shower Oil without perfume | NiveaDuschoel Shower Gel | LactacydHuile Précieuse Ultra Soft Intimate Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $6.89 | — | $13.95+$7.06 | $11.26+$4.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sebamed - Shower Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.55% - 1.30%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Price
The product retails for 6.89$ 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 Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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