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Overview
The Body Shop Nicaraguan Coffee Intense Awakening Mask falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 20 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Euglena Gracilis Extract | Algae | |
| Sucrose | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor |
| Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Powder | Botanical | Abrasive |
| Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
| Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
This surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.