SheaMoisture Papaya & Vitamin C Revive & Brighten Body Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaineCleanses gently
“Papaya & Vitamin C Revive & Brighten Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate) 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
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.5–0.75%Under-dosed
“Buff away dull complexions and make room for glowing skin with SheaMoisture's brightening Papaya & Vitamin C Revive & Brighten Body Wash.”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineJojoba esters~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- 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~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCarica papaya fruit extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractAscorbic acid~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPanthenol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- 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 juiceLactic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlycine soja oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilSilica~0.65–0.95%
Sclerotium gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium starch octenylsuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.15–0.3%
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Jojoba esters, Propanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactic acid, Glycine soja oil, Silica, Sclerotium gum, Sodium chloride, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium benzoate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Triethyl citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| SheaMoisturePapaya & Vitamin C Revive & Brighten Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | megababeSpace Bar Detoxifying Charcoal Underarm Bar | SanexBiomeprotect Pro Hydrate Bath Foam | Luna DailyThe Hydrating Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe - With Prebiotics, Vitamins C & E, Omegas 3 & 6 | |
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| Match | — | 67% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $15.94 | — | $12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Inulin | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 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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