The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum
The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (27 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
p-Anisic Acid
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Myristic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Perfuming) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Buddleja Davidii Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract | |
|
|
|
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking) |
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil
(Fragrance, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
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