SheaMoisture Hydrating Body Wash Raw Shea Butter
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Apply this body wash to washcloth or hands to cleanse entire body or add a capful of this shower gel to warm water to create a spa bath.”
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 stearate, 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Commiphora myrrha resin extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceWater~12–18%
Decyl glucoside~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium lauroyl lactylate~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateGlycol stearate~2.5–3.8%
Glycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterParfum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCocos nucifera oil~0.55–1.35%
- 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 oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSoymilk powder~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractMangifera indica seed butter~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium phytate~0.2–0.8%
Glycine soja oil~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oilGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium methyltaurate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyltaurateCoconut acid~0.2–0.75%
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Glycol stearate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Soymilk powder, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium phytate, Glycine soja oil, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyltaurate, Coconut acid, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic 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.
| SheaMoistureHydrating Body Wash Raw Shea ButterYOUR PRODUCT | Nubian HeritageGoat's Milk Chai Body Wash | AoteaHand & Body Care Pack | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $11.52 | — | $34.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Black Currant Seed Oil | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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