I happened to be in a new Natural Body Oil Shop a while back looking around for new and enticing scents when I stumbled upon a great sale on "Carol's Daughter's Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle." I believe that the price for a sixteen ounce jar was $10.00! (The owner told me that he was selling them at a dirt cheap price because he was going to be featuring more of the Carol's Daughter hair care products and cutting back on the body products). I thought that the price couldn't be beat, so I bought it. Here is a review of my experience with the product and its ingredients.
The Product Experience
The Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle is true to its name in that it is a light, and seemingly whipped culinary mixture of oils and spices that glide over your skin like whipped cream, or an egg- rich souffle. (It absolutely smells good enough to eat). Its ingredients include shea butter, cocoa butter, almond oil, and jojoba oil. It is a must for after pool or shower moisturizing. Yet, in spite of all the moisture rich oils, it isn't greasy or oily to touch. The fragrance is delightful, but since the scent of Jamaican spices is unmistakable, it is probably best to layer it with the body spray of the same name.
One point I'd like on the downside is that, despite all its wonderful feel and ingredients, it doesn't provide UVA protection. (UVA protection is a must nowadays).
Another thing I noted as I read the label is the fact that there are some chemicals contained in the product that are common to a large number of beauty products. Here's the low down on that.
The Chemicals
It's sad that as manufacturers include healthful oils and herbs in their products that they still continue to use some chemicals and preservatives.
After doing some research, I found that there are only a few chemical ingredients in the product and they are low on the FDA list of hazardous chemicals. Here they are:
Polysorbate 60 - a thickener to help and is used to help substances dissolve together that normally wouldn't.
Xanthum gum - actually a sweetener. It acts as a thickener when used in beauty products.
Disodium EDTA - helps chemicals penetrate deeply into the skin and bloodstream (don't think I like that one!) This is done by altering the structure of the skin. This chemical can be cytotoxic and genotoxic. (http://www.natural-skincare-authority.com/DISODIUM-EDTA.html)
Pentylene Glycol - This is a solvent and preservative. It adds moisture and has anti-microbial properties. (www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/pentyleneglycol)
In summary
Here's the story. Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle has undoubtedly a number of great ingredients and smoothes on like a dream, but it does has one or two questionable chemicals and preservatives.
Sources:
http://www.natural-skincare-authority.com/DISODIUM-EDTA.html
www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/pentyleneglycol)
The Product Experience
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| Carol's Daughter Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle |
The Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle is true to its name in that it is a light, and seemingly whipped culinary mixture of oils and spices that glide over your skin like whipped cream, or an egg- rich souffle. (It absolutely smells good enough to eat). Its ingredients include shea butter, cocoa butter, almond oil, and jojoba oil. It is a must for after pool or shower moisturizing. Yet, in spite of all the moisture rich oils, it isn't greasy or oily to touch. The fragrance is delightful, but since the scent of Jamaican spices is unmistakable, it is probably best to layer it with the body spray of the same name.
One point I'd like on the downside is that, despite all its wonderful feel and ingredients, it doesn't provide UVA protection. (UVA protection is a must nowadays).
Another thing I noted as I read the label is the fact that there are some chemicals contained in the product that are common to a large number of beauty products. Here's the low down on that.
The Chemicals
It's sad that as manufacturers include healthful oils and herbs in their products that they still continue to use some chemicals and preservatives.
After doing some research, I found that there are only a few chemical ingredients in the product and they are low on the FDA list of hazardous chemicals. Here they are:
Polysorbate 60 - a thickener to help and is used to help substances dissolve together that normally wouldn't.
Xanthum gum - actually a sweetener. It acts as a thickener when used in beauty products.
Disodium EDTA - helps chemicals penetrate deeply into the skin and bloodstream (don't think I like that one!) This is done by altering the structure of the skin. This chemical can be cytotoxic and genotoxic. (http://www.natural-skincare-authority.com/DISODIUM-EDTA.html)
Pentylene Glycol - This is a solvent and preservative. It adds moisture and has anti-microbial properties. (www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/pentyleneglycol)
In summary
Here's the story. Jamaican Punch Shea Souffle has undoubtedly a number of great ingredients and smoothes on like a dream, but it does has one or two questionable chemicals and preservatives.
Sources:
http://www.natural-skincare-authority.com/DISODIUM-EDTA.html
www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/pentyleneglycol)
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