The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Daily Solution
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.01–0.05%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.01–0.05%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~6.7–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propanediol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leptospermum petersonii oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilMedicago sativa extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePpg-26-buteth-26~0.5–1.15%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
T-butyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Medicago sativa extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, T-butyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 ShopTea Tree Skin Clearing Daily SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | IsdinceuticsHyaluronic Booster | BlissGlow Hydrate Serum | PixiSkintreats Clarity Concentrate Clarifying Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | $31.74 | $28.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Body Shop - Tea Tree Skin Clearing Daily Solution" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.45% - 1.10%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 22.00$ up to 59.70$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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