Name: Jergens Shea Butter
Brand: Jergens
SKU: 202008
Availability: InStock
Rating: 42 (1 reviews)

Jergens Shea Butter

Kao Corporation

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-8)

What's inside

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Not approved for food use, lack of food safety data, possible irritant if ingested

Ceteareth-20

Potential for skin irritation and sensitization, possible contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacture, concerns related to PEG derivatives including enhanced skin penetration of contaminants

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Not intended for ingestion, ultra-processed synthetic hydrocarbon, potential aspiration hazard if swallowed, possible tissue accumulation concerns extrapolated from mineral oil hydrocarbons, possible gastrointestinal discomfort

Mineral Oil

Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential fragrance allergies, some components may be restricted by IFRA

Coumarin

Skin sensitization, phototoxicity, potential hepatotoxicity at high doses, restricted use in fragrances due to allergenic potential

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Potential skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin irritation, eye irritation, chemical burns at high concentration

Water

Hydration, universal solvent, supports physiological functions

Petrolatum

Effective skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, used in wound healing and dry skin treatment

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Improves texture and spreadability in cosmetic formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, wide usage in ensuring product stability

Anise Alcohol

Provides characteristic anise/licorice flavor, used as a flavor enhancer in small amounts

Caramel

Coloring agent, flavor enhancer in foods

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Moisturizing, skin barrier support, emollient, contains fatty acids beneficial for skin hydration

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

Stearic Acid

Emulsifier, thickening agent, improves texture and stability

Cetyl Esters

Skin conditioning, emollient, enhances texture and spreadability in topical products

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

Skin moisture improvement, rich in fatty acids, antioxidant properties

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Moisturizing emollient, stable fat source in foods, contains antioxidants such as polyphenols

Arginine

Supports nitric oxide production, may improve blood flow and cardiovascular function, involved in wound healing

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Effective thickener and stabilizer, enhances texture and stability of formulations

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil

Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier repair, contains vitamin E and fatty acids

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function

Limonene

Natural fragrance, solvent properties, biodegradability

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Effective chelating agent, biodegradable, enhances product stability, reduces water hardness effects

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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