The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Base - Fair 1N Versus The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash
Updated on June 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Base 16 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash 18 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 Tea Tree Face Base 16 ingredients
The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilWater. 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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