SheaMoisture Body Wash

SheaMoisture Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glycol distearate, sodium lauroyl hydrolyzed silk, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.1–9.9%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~4.2–5.2%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~4–4.9%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.3–2.8%
Sodium lauroyl hydrolyzed silkEffect: High~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.1–9.9%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~4–4.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.2–5.2%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.5–1.8%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.65–0.95%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.1–9.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~4.2–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~4–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Glycol distearate~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Parfum~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.65–0.95%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Melia azadirachta seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content

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Sodium lauroyl hydrolyzed silk~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Tricholoma matsutake extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycol distearate, Propanediol, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Cocos nucifera oil, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Sodium lauroyl hydrolyzed silk, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol

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