The Body Shop Coconut Shower Cream

The Body Shop Coconut Shower Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-5 cocamide + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Benefits A refreshing cleanse for skin Leaves skin feeling wonderfully soft Escape to the tropics with this nutty coconut scent A rich and creamy formula that feels luxurious For all skin types Cruelty free Key Ingredients Enriched with Community Fair Trade cold-pressed virgin coconut oil from Samoa Coconut oil has been moisturizing skin and hair forever”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, peg-5 cocamide, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium laureth sulfate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.9–10.9%
Peg-5 cocamideEffect: High~2.9–3.5%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.7–3.3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2–2.5%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~0.75–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.9–10.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.7–3.3%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.1%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~1.1–1.4%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.5–1.8%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.7–3.3%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.2/5~1.1–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.9–10.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.6–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-5 cocamide~2.9–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.7–3.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Coco-glucoside~2–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
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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Cocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Glycine soja oil~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 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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Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Glycerin~0.75–1.1%
Formula
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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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Parfum~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Myristamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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P-anisic acid~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Denatonium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Peg-5 cocamide, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycine soja oil, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Myristamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, P-anisic acid, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Benzyl benzoate, Tocopherol, Coumarin, Denatonium benzoate

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