Alaffia Everyday Shea Body Wash
A vegan and cruelty-free body wash that contains 26 ingredients.
Overview
What it is
Body wash with 26 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Alaffia is from Togo.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Shea Butterate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentButter Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Shea Butterate, Potassium Cocoate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Butter Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
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!
Learn more about WaterCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
We don't have a description for Sodium Shea Butterate yet.
This ingredient is the potassium salt of coconut acid. Coconut acid is created by mixing fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier, surfactant, and cleanser. According to a manufacturer, it contains glycerin.
We don't have a description for Melia Azadirachta Leaf yet.
We don't have a description for Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract yet.
Jasmine flower and leaf has perfuming, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant activity in Jasmine comes from flavonoids - a compound found in many plants. While antioxidants are great - Jasmine flowers also contain coumarin, a known EU allergen.
This ingredient can also help mask unpleasant scents from other ingredients.
Learn more about Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
The bitter orange possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
It can also be mildly exfoliating due to the citric acid, an AHA.
Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract yet.
This 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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract yet.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.
This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis). Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts.
Learn more about Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Peel Extract is created from the peel of a lemon. Lemon peels contain Vitamin C. Lemon peels also exhibit antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
This ingredient comes from parts of the Coffee tree, Coffea Arabica.
Coffee leaves and beans (seeds) have plenty of skin benefits. They exhibit anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and photo-protection properties.
Learn more about the benefits of coffee beans here.
Learn more about Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed ExtractWe don't have a description for Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract yet.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.
Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.
Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.
Learn more about Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.
Coconut fruit is naturally rich in amino acids, sugars, and nutrients including Vitamin C and small amounts of vitamin B. Malic acid can also be found in coconut fruit extract.
We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract yet.
Butter Extract isn't fungal acne safe.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideReviews
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Alaffia is a Togolese brand
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