SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Facial Wash & Scrub
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CleansingCetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Raw Shea Butter Facial Wash & Scrub”
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, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.15–0.6%Under-dosed
“This buttery scrub is ideal for normal, combination and sensitive skin, especially skin that is prone to acne blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.15–0.6%Under-dosed
“Raw Shea Butter Facial Wash & Scrub”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Commiphora myrrha resin extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
- 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~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateMangifera indica seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~1–1.5%
- 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 oilJojoba esters~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersStearic acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- 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 butterBoswellia serrata extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.8%
- 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 oilMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBisabolol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAllantoin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium pca~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilDecyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Sodium carbonate~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 caprylateBenzoic acid~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIron oxides~0.1–0.3%
- 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 77491~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- 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 77492~0.05–0.15%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- 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 oxidesCi 77499~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Mangifera indica seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Jojoba esters, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Boswellia serrata extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Tocopherol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Salicylic acid, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium pca, Glycine soja oil, Decyl glucoside, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carbonate, Glyceryl caprylate, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Triethyl citrate, Parfum, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499
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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.
| SheaMoistureRaw Shea Butter Facial Wash & ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | OlayRegenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | CeraVeSA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | — | $13.23 | $15.82 | $7.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 19 | 4 of 19 | 6 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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