The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser Versus The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash
Updated on August 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser 19 ingredients
The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash 22 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
The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
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
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Chondrus Crispus Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder comes from the aloe plant.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness.
Aloe leaves are also great moisturizers. They are naturally rich in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugars. Polysaccharides are able to mimic the carbs found in the top layer of your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 HydroxideTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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!
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