SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Shea Butter Bar Soap
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cocos nucifera oil + 1 moreWorks
“, Acacia Senegal Seals in moisture.Made in United States Lather in hands or on a washcloth and wash entire body. ©Sundial Brands LLC”
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: cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateWater~12–18%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium gluconate~2–3.1%
Cocos nucifera oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTitanium dioxide~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palm acid~1.1–1.7%
Sodium chloride~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.8–1.2%
- 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 butterPalm kernel acid~0.4–1%
Cocos nucifera shell powder~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Physical exfoliant that can cause micro tears on the skin's surface
More about Cocos nucifera shell powderCocos nucifera fruit powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAcacia senegal gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium gluconate, Cocos nucifera oil, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Palm acid, Sodium chloride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palm kernel acid, Cocos nucifera shell powder, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Cocos nucifera oil, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum
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| SheaMoisture100% Virgin Coconut Oil Shea Butter Bar SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Vitamin ESensitive Oat and Coconut Creamy Oil | jane iredaleNEW Illuminating Glow Face Primer | DermaveenRegenerating Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $7.79 | — | — | $9.25+$1.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Arginine | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SheaMoisture - 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Shea Butter Bar Soap" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.50% - 6.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "SheaMoisture" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 7.79$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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