SheaMoisture Coconut & Cactus Water Quench & Refresh Bar Soap
Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Coconut & Cactus Water Quench & Refresh Bar Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (palm acid, palm kernel acid, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthyl lactateMedium 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 palmate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~9.1–13.6%
Water~4.8–7.1%
Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolParfum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium gluconate~1.5–2.3%
Palm acid~1.3–1.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%
- 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 butterSodium chloride~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePalm kernel acid~0.5–1.2%
Menthyl lactate~0.4–1%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilCocos nucifera water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterAgave americana leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Parfum, Sodium gluconate, Palm acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium chloride, Palm kernel acid, Menthyl lactate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Cocos nucifera water, Agave americana leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| SheaMoistureCoconut & Cactus Water Quench & Refresh Bar SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Grandpa Soap Co.Pine Tar Bar Soap | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | SimpleSoap Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $4.59 | $33.67 | $1.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Cocoate | Gluconolactone | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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