Soy Hand & Body Lotion (Paraben-Free): Ingredients Disclosure

All material is derived from botanical products. No animal products are present in any material, nor have any materials been tested on animals. We have provided a brief definition of many ingredients. This product has a guaranteed shelf life of 3 years.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Water
2. Dioctyl Maleate ~ conditioning agent.
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate ~ conditioning agent.
4. Glycerin - is a naturally produced (during soap making) humectant: a substance that promotes retention of moisture.
5. Propylene Glycol - Not to be confused with Ethylene Glycol - Prevents freezing. Propylene Glycol is often confused with Ethylene Glycol. Propylene Glycol is considered safe by the FDA and is found in many products such as food, medicines & cosmetics. Ethylene Glycol can damage the hearts, kidneys and nervous system. For additional information see http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts96.html
6. Glyceryl Stearate ~ emulsifier in skin conditioning agents.
7. PEG-100 Stearate ~ derived from coconut ~ thickening agent.
8. Soybean Oil ~ Oil extracted from the soy bean.
9. Ceteareth-20 ~ emulsifier
10. Sorbitan Stearate ~ emulsifier.
11. Sweet Almond Oil
12. Avocado Oil
13. Jojoba Oil
14. Allantoin ~ Sanitizer; has a significant ability to heal wounds and skin ulcers and to help promote the growth of healthy tissue.
15. Dimethicone ~ Moisturizing silicone skin conditioner. Also an anti-foaming agent.
16. Tocopheryl Acetate ~ Vitamin E.~ Antioxidant vitamin, emollient, and moisturizer.
17. Carbomer ~ thickening agent.
18. Triethanolamine ~ PH adjuster.
19. DM DM Hydantoin ~ Preservative.
20. Diazoildinyl Urea ~ Preservative.

INCI Names for your label: Water, Dioctyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate,Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan Stearate, Sweet Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Carbomer, Triethanolamine, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazoildinyl Urea

For a listing of prohibited ingredients in cosmetics, see The FDA's Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion