The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser Versus Laponie of Scandinavia Milk Cleanser
Updated on August 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser 19 ingredients
Laponie of Scandinavia Milk Cleanser 10 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser 19 ingredients
Laponie of Scandinavia Milk Cleanser 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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