L'Occitane Extra-Gentle Soap - Shea Verbena Versus Sol De Janeiro Delícia Drench Shower Oil
Updated on December 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 8 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 common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Extra-Gentle Soap 19 ingredients
Sol De Janeiro Delícia Drench Shower Oil 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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L'Occitane Extra-Gentle Soap 19 ingredients
Sol De Janeiro Delícia Drench Shower Oil 28 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Astringent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPlatonia Insignis Seed Butter
EmollientCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Glycerin, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Platonia Insignis Seed Butter, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCitric 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 AcidTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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