Nourish Body Lotion

What’s inside

The notable ingredients in this formula and what each one is.

• Water (Aqua) solvent

  The base solvent in which the other ingredients are dispersed.

• Glyceryl Stearate emulsifier

  A fatty acid ester of glycerin used to blend oil and water phases.

• Dicaprylyl Carbonate emollient

  A lightweight ester derived from coconut-sourced fatty alcohols and carbonic acid.

• Glycerin humectant

  A polyol that attracts and holds water; commonly plant-derived.

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter emollient

  A plant butter pressed from the nuts of the African shea (karite) tree.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil emollient

  A plant oil expressed from sunflower seeds.

• Magnolia Officinalis (Houpu Magnolia) Bark Extract botanical extract

  An extract of the bark of the houpu magnolia tree.

• Lactobacillus ferment

  A genus of lactic-acid bacteria used here as a fermentation-derived ingredient.

• Fragrance fragrance

  Added scent compounds; the specific components are not itemized on the label.

• Cetearyl Alcohol emulsifier / thickener

  A blend of fatty alcohols (cetyl and stearyl) used to thicken and stabilize emulsions.

• Cetyl Palmitate emollient / thickener

  The wax ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

• Cocoglycerides emollient

  Glycerides derived from coconut oil.

• Linoleic Acid fatty acid

  An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 thickener / rheology modifier

  A synthetic crosslinked polymer used to control texture and viscosity.

• Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Extract botanical extract

  An extract obtained from the seed of the European plum.

• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract botanical extract

  An extract obtained from the fruit of the coconut palm.

• Benzoic Acid preservative

  A carboxylic acid used as a preservative.

• Hydroxyacetophenone antioxidant / stabilizer

  A synthetic aromatic ketone used as a stabilizer and antioxidant.

• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) antioxidant

  The naturally occurring form of vitamin E.

• Oleic Acid fatty acid

  An omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid.

• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil emollient

  An oil derived from the kernel of the common oat.

• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) antioxidant

  The acetate ester of vitamin E, a more stable form of tocopherol.

• Niacinamide vitamin

  The amide form of vitamin B3 (niacin).

• Allantoin conditioning agent

  A compound found in comfrey and also produced synthetically.

• Resveratrol antioxidant / polyphenol

  A stilbenoid polyphenol found in grapes and other plants.

• Vitis Vinifera (Chardonnay Grape) Seed Extract botanical extract

  An extract from the seeds of the Chardonnay wine grape.

• Propanediol solvent / humectant

  A glycol that can be produced from corn sugar, used as a solvent and moisture carrier.

• T-Butyl Alcohol denaturant

  A short-chain alcohol used as a denaturant.

• Vitis Rotundifolia (Muscadine Grape) Fruit Extract botanical extract

  An extract from the fruit of the muscadine grape.

• Linolenic Acid fatty acid

  An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

• Gluconolactone chelating agent / preservative

  A polyhydroxy acid (glucono delta-lactone) used as a chelator and preservative booster.

• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract botanical extract

  An extract from the witch hazel shrub.

• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of rosemary leaves.

• Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of common sage leaves.

• Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of thyme flowers and leaves.

• Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  An extract of lemon balm leaves.

• Phenethyl Alcohol preservative / fragrance

  An aromatic alcohol found in rose and other flowers, used as a preservative and scent component.

• Sodium Benzoate preservative

  The sodium salt of benzoic acid.

• Potassium Sorbate preservative

  The potassium salt of sorbic acid.

• Caprylyl Glycol emollient / preservative booster

  A glycol derived from caprylic acid.

• Calcium Gluconate chelating agent / mineral salt

  The calcium salt of gluconic acid.