6.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
6 | Dodecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Fragrance |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Saccharide Isomerate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1 | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1 | Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Astringent |
1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium Phytate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
A naturally-derived humectant that provides moisturization at low levels and is less sticky than other humectants like glycerin.