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ULTA Coconut Shower Whip Moisturizing Body Cleanser

Name: ULTA - Coconut Shower Whip Moisturizing Body Cleanser
Brand: ULTA

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl betaine, Stearic acid + 7 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Coconut Shower Whip Moisturizing Body Cleanser”

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mea, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, stearic acid) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.3%

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~4.4–5.3%

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.2–2.7%

Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2–2.4%

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.6–2%

Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~1.2–1.4%

Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.7–1.05%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.65–0.95%

Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower oil

Medium risk

We flagged 13 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~4.4–5.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.15%est.

Calendula officinalis flower oilA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.2–2.7%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2–2.4%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.4–1.8%est.

Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~1.2–1.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.25–0.45%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~0.1–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

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

4 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

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.2–2.7%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2–2.4%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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 radicals3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–5.3%

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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Stearic acid~4.4–5.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.3%

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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Myristic acid~2.2–2.7%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Lauric acid~2–2.4%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Palmitic acid~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Potassium hydroxide~1.4–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~1.2–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Parfum~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Cocamide mea~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Glyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%

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~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Triethylene glycol~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Allantoin~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Polyquaternium-10~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.55%

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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Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%

Comedogenic 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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter

Mangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Calendula officinalis flower oil~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Magnesium aspartate~0.1–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Zinc gluconate~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemish

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

More about Zinc gluconate

Copper gluconate~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

More about Copper gluconate

Biosaccharide gum-1~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Parfum, Cocamide mea, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene glycol, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium edta, Cocos nucifera oil, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Biosaccharide gum-1

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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokinesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
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Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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