Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Raw Shea Butter Body Wash
Source: Shea Moisture
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The high Vitamin A content of raw Shea butter body wash offers a pleasant way to help fight a plethora of skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, wrinkles and blemishes, while also being effective against skin allergies.
Source: Shea Moisture
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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, Beta-carotene, Boswellia serrata extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycine soja seed 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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