Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap Versus Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap 8 ingredients
Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap 8 ingredients
Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Kojic Dipalmitate, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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 ButterCoconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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