Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Whipped Shea Body Butter Versus Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter
Updated on November 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 10 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Whipped Shea Body Butter 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Whipped Shea Body Butter 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter 33 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Myristyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, CI 42090, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Yucca Filamentosa Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Yucca Filamentosa Extract, Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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