SheaMoisture Hand and Body Scrub African Water Mint
Works for
CleansingGlyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenateCleanses gently
“The exfoliating scrub is also a cleanser for dry skin and acts as a body polish and skin exfoliator for sensitive skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This detoxifying sugar scrub, enriched with Fair Trade Certified Organic Shea Butter, African Water Mint and Activated Charcoal, helps dissolve surface impurities, evens skin tone, and boosts skin's radiance.”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Mentha aquatica leaf extract, 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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Sucrose~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl caprylate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.6–3.9%
- 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 butterOlea europaea fruit oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMangifera indica seed butter~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterZingiber officinale extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha aquatica leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Charcoal~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlyceryl undecylenate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Sucrose, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Zingiber officinale extract, Mentha aquatica leaf extract, Charcoal, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glyceryl undecylenate, Parfum
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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.
| SheaMoistureHand and Body Scrub African Water MintYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. CeuracleVegan Kombucha Coffee Bean Body Scrub | Teami BlendsGreen Tea Facial Scrub | innisfreeIntensive hydrating soft balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | $27.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Tea Extract | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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