SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, 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
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Hibiscus flower acts as an emollient which soothes dry skin while Songyi Mushrooms naturally brighten dull, tired looking skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~7.1–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl lactylate~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycol distearate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%
- 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 butterWater~1.2–1.4%
Decyl glucoside~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePropanediol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycol distearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.75%
- 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 butterGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractMelia azadirachta seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilSodium lauroyl hydrolyzed silk~0.25–0.5%
Tricholoma matsutake extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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 oilTriethyl citrate~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium methyltaurate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyltaurateBrassica campestris seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCoconut acid~0.3–0.55%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 filtrateBeta-carotene~0.15–0.3%
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Propanediol, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Propanediol, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Cocos nucifera oil, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Daucus carota sativa root extract, 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, Glycine soja oil, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyltaurate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Coconut acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Beta-carotene, Maltodextrin, Citric acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 & Hibiscus Illuminating Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | Nubian HeritageGoat's Milk Chai Body Wash | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $9.99 | $11.54+$1.55 | $34.30+$24.31 | $13.23+$3.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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