BodyBoom Firming Body Butter Versus Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm
Updated on December 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
BodyBoom Firming Body Butter 27 ingredients
Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BodyBoom Firming Body Butter 27 ingredients
Ziaja Physioderm Body Balm 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tripelargonin
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
EmollientCalamine
AbsorbentPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tripelargonin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Calamine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-8
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Ceteareth-20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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