The Organic Pharmacy Men Shaving Cream
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 2 moreWorks
“The shaving gel also releases conditioning properties to help leave the skin moisturised and touchably soft.”
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, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, stearic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Calendula officinalis extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Santalum album extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~9.3–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis extract~4.6–5.7%
- 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 extractMyristic acid~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Coconut acid~2.2–2.7%
Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCalendula officinalis extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis cera~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractAspalathus linearis extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica stem extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album extract~0.5–0.8%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBisabolol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Citrol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis extract, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calendula officinalis extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Propolis cera, Camellia sinensis extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Lonicera japonica stem extract, Santalum album extract, Parfum, Bisabolol, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Citrol, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Organic PharmacyMen Shaving CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Castle ForbesCedar Sandalwood Essential Oil Shaving Cream | Fine AccoutrementsAmerican Blend Shaving Cream | SimpsonsCafe Latte Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"The Organic Pharmacy - Men Shaving Cream" could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 38.00$ up to 49.00$ in the United States, for 93.00A$ in Australia, from 35.00£ up to 38.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 61.30CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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