The Body Shop Banana Bath Blend Hydrating Bath Foam
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Banana Bath Blend Hydrating Bath Foam”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 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~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium laureth sulfate~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-glucoside~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSesamum indicum seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl oleate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilPersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Niacinamide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePanthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.05–0.3%
Denatonium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateCaramel~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ci 15985~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium benzoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Denatonium benzoate, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Caramel, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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.
| The Body ShopBanana Bath Blend Hydrating Bath FoamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturising Llotion | AtwaterHeavy Armor Facial Moisturizer | GenabellePDRN Dual Glow Serum Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 74% | 73% |
| Price | — | — | $37.00 | $20.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Urea | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Body Shop - Banana Bath Blend Hydrating Bath Foam" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.25%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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