The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Scrub

The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Scrub

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycine soja oil, Glycerin + 11 more
Works
What the product description says
“Leave skin feeling softer and nourished with moisture”
Source: The body shop

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, butyrospermum parkii butter.

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~5.2–7.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.3%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.7–2.6%
Hydrogenated jojoba oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.1–1.7%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.55–1.25%
Orbignya oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.45–1.05%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~0.4–0.95%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractKey activeEffect: HighAlmond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Almond Milk Body Scrub”
Source: The body shop

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?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Juglans regia shell powder
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Juglans regia shell powder—High~0.4–0.95%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.2–7.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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 radicals3/5~0.55–1.25%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.2–7.8%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycine soja oil~5.2–7.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
Key active
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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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
Key activeComedogenic 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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Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.7–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Hydrated silica~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Hydrogenated jojoba oil~1.4–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Key active
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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Parfum~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.25%
Key activeComedogenic 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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

More about Orbignya oleifera seed oil
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Juglans regia shell powder~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

More about Glyceryl stearate citrate
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Denatonium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Hydrated silica, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Juglans regia shell powder, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Denatonium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 19140

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