The Body Shop

The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter

Name: The Body Shop - Satsuma Body Butter
Brand: The Body Shop

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Beeswax, Glycerin + 10 more

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What the product description says

“The Body Shop difference Satsuma Body Butter will soften your skin with a refreshing, citrus-scented cream that moisturizes for up to 24 hrs.”

Source: Ulta

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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.45–1.05%

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~3.5–5.2%

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.~0.85–1.3%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.35–0.8%

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~5.3–8%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.4–0.95%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.1–1.6%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~2.2–3.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–3.5%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.8–2.7%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.3–0.75%

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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–1.1%est.

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Citrus unshiu peel oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%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~0.85–1.3%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

5 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 radicals3/5~5.3–8%est.

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.5%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.2/5~0.85–1.3%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–8%

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

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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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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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.2–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Glyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Peg-100 stearate~1.6–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Bertholletia excelsa seed oil~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glycine soja oil~0.85–1.3%

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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Limonene~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Beeswax~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Dimethicone~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citrus unshiu peel oil~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citral~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycine soja oil, Limonene, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Citrus unshiu peel oil, Hexyl cinnamal, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Citral, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 14700