SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Skin Renewal Recipe Creme Body Wash

SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Skin Renewal Recipe Creme Body Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Manuka Honey & Yogurt Skin Renewal Recipe Creme Body Wash”
From product name

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, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.4–10.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.5–6.7%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.8–3.4%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.3–2.9%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2–2.4%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.7–2%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.4–1.8%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.95–1.2%
Exfoliation
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Indulge your skin with a blend of superfood Manuka Honey and nourishing Yogurt in the Manuka Honey & Yogurt Skin Renewal Recipe Creme Body Wash by SheaMoisture.”
Source: Ulta

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.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.4–10.2%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.5–6.7%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.8–3.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.95–1.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.65%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.7–1.05%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.4–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.4–10.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~2.8–3.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~2.3–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–1.8%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.95–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Propanediol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Yogurt powder~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Yogurt extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Honey~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Acacia senegal gum extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Allantoin~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate, fragrance (essential oil blend)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Yogurt powder, Yogurt extract, Honey, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Acacia senegal gum extract, Sodium phytate, Allantoin, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Unknown

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SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Skin Renewal Recipe Creme Body Wash
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