100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Oil

5.2
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.3Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Oil is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
50	Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
22	Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
11	Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
5	Tocopheryl Acetate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant
4	Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
3	Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1.5	Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Acacia Senegal Gum Extract	Botanical	Formula Helper
0.3	Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient
0.3	Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Emollient
0.3	Fragrance	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

An emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Score

Function

Antioxidant

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.