The Body Shop Mega Satsuma Body Butter
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingTheobroma cacao seed butter, Cyclomethicone + 6 moreGood evidence
“The Body Shop's Satsuma Body Butter is enriched with satsuma essential oil to moisturize the skin, this delicious citrus moisturizer helps to condition, soften and smooth the skin.”
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:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cyclomethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.5–8.2%
- 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 butterCyclomethicone~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 alcoholLanolin alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholParfum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus reticulata extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.75%
Citral~0.15–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lanolin alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Xanthan gum, Citrus reticulata extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citral, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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