Sweden Eco Shaving Soap

Sweden Eco Shaving Soap

Review

Does Sweden Eco Shaving Soap work?

Sweden Eco Shaving Soap is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Potassium Stearate
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Potassium Olivate
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Sodium Shea Butterate
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Potassium Carbonate
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Glycerin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Kaolin
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Potassium Castorate
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Ascorbic Acid
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
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Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
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Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Flower Water
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
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Fragrance
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Water
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Citral
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Linalool
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Limonene
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Geraniol
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Ingredients explained

Potassium Stearate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Potassium Stearate
Potassium Olivate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Potassium Olivate
Potassium Caprate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Potassium Caprate
Sodium Shea Butterate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Shea Butterate
Potassium Carbonate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Potassium Carbonate
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Kaolin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Potassium Castorate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Potassium Castorate
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Flower Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Flower Water
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder 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.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Citral
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Citral

A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.