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- The Body Shop Strawberry Softening Gel Lotion
4.9
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The Body Shop Strawberry Softening Gel Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 4.9 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 5.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.2 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
7.5 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Cyclomethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Benzyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Preservative,Flavor,Formula Helper |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Sodium Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract | Botanical | |
0.3 | Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Astringent |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
Score
7.5
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A 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.
Score
5
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 blend of emollient silicones that leaves a smooth and non-greasy after-feel. Unlike other types of oils, it does not leave any residue on the skin, which is part of what makes it so popular.
Score
2
Function
Fragrance, Preservative, Flavor, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.