Avalon Organics Lavender Hand & Body Lotion

19/40 Best Ingredients

9/40 Good Ingredients

12/40 Unfavorable Ingredients

23/40 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1)

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
beta glucan

Beta-glucan. Natural antioxidant,skin protecting properties.
camellia sinensis leaf extract(1)

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999

olea europaea (olive) fruit oil(1)

Olive Oil. Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC4057827
arginine

Arginine. Antioxidant properties
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Healing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil(1)

Safflower. Lubricant, heals dry and damaged skin.
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
echinacea angustifolia extract(1)

Echinacea. Skin-soothing, anti-irritating
linum usitatissimum (linseed) oil(1)

Flaxseed. Anti-inflammatory properties

persea gratissima (avocado) oil(1)

Avocado. Moisturizes and heals damaged skin.
bisabolol

Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
avena sativa (oat) bran

Oat. Moisturizer
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter(1)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.

cocos nucifera (coconut) oil(1)

Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Cleansing Ingredients

stearic acid

Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.

potassium hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14797

Protective Ingredients

cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract(1)

Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties

Neutral Ingredients

aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
sodium stearoyl glutamate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. Emulsifying agent
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

alcohol(1)

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
coumarin

Coumarin. Fragrance. Does not irritate skin contrary to popular belief.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24561300
limonene

Limonene. Fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/ stem extract(1)

Lavender. Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22653008
citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil

Lime. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Lime oil is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
citrus limon (lemon) peel oil

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil

Lavender. Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22653008
cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
stearyl alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905

benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131
potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
citral

Citral. Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 638011
geraniol

Geraniol. Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 106-24-1
linalool

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549

Original List of Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil(1), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract(1), Echinacea Angustifolia Extract(1), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/ Stem Extract(1), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter(1), Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil(1), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil(1), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil(1), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil(1), Arginine, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol(1), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Avalon Organics Hand & Body Lotion, Nourishing Lavender, 12 Ounce. Hand & Body Lotion. Nourishing Lavender Essential Oil, Aloe, plant lipids and nutrient-rich Beta-Glucan work together to restore skin's natural lipid balance. Long-lasting hydration instantly replenishes, rebalances and softens extra dry skin. Avalon Organics is grounded in the knowledge that all beauty begins within the Earth. Guided by the wisdom of nature, each product is thoughtfully crafted for optimal effectiveness while meeting a strict organic standard. Formulas contain carefully selected botanicals that are nurtured by the elements then tenderly harvested to nourish the body from the outside in. Deep rooted beauty is at the heart of the Avalon Organics Guiding Principles – ensuring that every product reflects a deep reverence for the planet and all it provides and contributes in its own small way to a holistic lifestyle of health, wellness and sustainability. read more

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