Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap - Peppermint Versus St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash - Sea Salt & Pacific Kelp
Updated on July 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap 11 ingredients
St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap 11 ingredients
St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingJuglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
PPG-9
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap 11 ingredients
St. Ives Exfoliating Body Wash 18 ingredients
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