ShiKai Sandalwood Hand + Body Lotion

Name: ShiKai - Sandalwood Hand + Body Lotion
Brand: ShiKai

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Efficacy75/100

medium

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Moisturizing

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Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4

Key actives

Borago officinalis seed oil0.2% - 0.8%Theobroma cacao seed butter0.95% - 1.45%Butyrospermum parkii butter0.5% - 1.2%

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Product Summary

"Shikai - Sandalwood Hand + Body Lotion" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, borago officinalis seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, persea gratissima oil and prunus armeniaca kernel oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide np 3.90% - 5.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 20.70CA$ up to 31.03CA$ in Canada, for 91.66A$ in Australia, from 9.99$ up to 23.89$ in the United States and for 15.46£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Leaves Skin Soft & Silky Smooth This elegant moisturizing lotion will leave your skin feeling sensuously soft and smooth as it provides nourishment and soothing relief for dry or rough areas.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, borago officinalis seed oil.

Triticum vulgare germ oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Borago officinalis seed oil0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

Dimethicone0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Glycerin1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Persea gratissima oil2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Theobroma cacao seed butter0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Cetyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Glyceryl stearate3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Aloe barbadensis extract6.2% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

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

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Borago officinalis seed oil0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

Theobroma cacao seed butter0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-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

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Triticum vulgare germ oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Dimethicone0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Persea gratissima oil2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Glycerin1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Potential irritants

Parfum0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Aloe barbadensis extract6.2% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Persea gratissima oil2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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.

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Triticum vulgare germ oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Theobroma cacao seed butter0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Theobroma cacao extract0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Aloe barbadensis extract6.2% - 9.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Glyceryl stearate3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Persea gratissima oil2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

Triticum vulgare germ oil1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Glycerin1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Theobroma cacao seed butter0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Theobroma cacao extract0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Cetyl alcohol0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

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

Dimethicone0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Borago officinalis seed oil0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Tocopherol0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Parfum0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Phenoxyethanol0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Theobroma cacao extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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