The Body Shop Hemp Shower Oil Review

The Body Shop Hemp Shower Oil
Review

Does The Body Shop Hemp Shower Oil Work?

 
The Body Shop Hemp Shower Oil 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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Laureth-3
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MIPA-Laureth Sulfate
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Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
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Laureth-7 Citrate
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Fragrance
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Tocopherol
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Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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Citric Acid
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Ingredients explained

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Laureth-3
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Laureth-3
MIPA-Laureth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
MIPA-Laureth Sulfate
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cannabis Sativa Seed OilAlso known as hemp seed oil, an occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil derived from the seeds of industrial hemp. It has nothing to do with full-spectrum CBD or THC. It contains unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant phytosterols, phytol, and vitamin E.
Laureth-7 Citrate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Laureth-7 Citrate
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
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.
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

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.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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.