Tree Hut Watermelon Shea Sugar Scrub Versus L'Occitane Shea Butter Rich Body Scrub
Updated on December 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body scrubs. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Tree Hut Watermelon Shea Sugar Scrub 30 ingredients
L'Occitane Shea Butter Rich Body Scrub 32 ingredients
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Tree Hut Watermelon Shea Sugar Scrub 30 ingredients
L'Occitane Shea Butter Rich Body Scrub 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Actinidia Chinensis Seed
Abrasive
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantProline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Actinidia Chinensis Seed, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Rice Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Niacinamide, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, CI 14700, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Arachidyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Myristyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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 GlycerinSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaButyrospermum 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 ButterWater. 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 WaterParfum 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 ParfumCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBenzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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