SheaMoisture Head-to-Toe Nourishing Hydration, 100% Virgin Coconut Oil
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CleansingCetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Made with 100% Coconut Oil for sensitive clear skin, skin, dry skin and combination skin, this body cream can also be used as a moisturizing makeup remover or a moisturizer for glowing skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate citrate, stearyl alcohol) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia 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~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.6%
- 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 oilGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- 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 butterSantalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractCocos nucifera fruit powder~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.75%
- 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 juicePunica granatum extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.2–0.8%
- 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 butterChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 caprylateTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.4%
Mica~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Punica granatum extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Mica, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| SheaMoistureHead-to-Toe Nourishing Hydration, 100% Virgin Coconut OilYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil | Phyt'sExtreme Nutrition Shower Cream Organic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $14.49 | — | $23.95+$9.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 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 16 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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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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