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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap versus Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots .

Published on July 26, 2023

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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Body Wash American Brand United States
Body Wash Canadian Brand Canada

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Butter

Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.

Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Dr. Squatch Coconut Castaway Bar Soap contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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