The Body Shop Cleansing Face & Body Bar Satsuma Review

The Body Shop Cleansing Face & Body Bar Satsuma
Ingredients

The Body Shop Cleansing Face & Body Bar Satsuma Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Limonene, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Orange 4 (CI 15510), Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Review

Does The Body Shop Cleansing Face & Body Bar Satsuma Work?

 
The Body Shop Cleansing Face & Body Bar Satsuma 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Palmate
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Sodium Palm Kernelate
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Water
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Glycerin
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Sodium Chloride
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Fragrance
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Limonene
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Citral
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Salicylic Acid
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Sodium Dehydroacetate
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Orange 4 (CI 15510)
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Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Palmate
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Sodium Palmate
Sodium Palm Kernelate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium Palm KernelateA naturally-derived soap ingredient from palm oil. It can be used to cleanse or to help mix oil and water together (as an emulsifier).
Water
Est. %11
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Sodium Chloride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Fragrance
Est. %1
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.
Limonene
Est. %1
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.

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

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.

Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium DehydroacetateA sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid that is most commonly used as a preservative. It is a strong fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it an effective broad-spectrum preservative.
Orange 4 (CI 15510)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Orange 4 (CI 15510)
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.