Alba Botanica Hawaiian Hand and Body Lotion Cocoa Butter

18/40 Best Ingredients

13/40 Good Ingredients

9/40 Unfavorable Ingredients

17/40 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice

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

aleurites moluccana seed oil

Kukui Nut Oil. Moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Contains vitamins A, C and E
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)

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil

Flaxseed. Anti-inflammatory properties
carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract

Papaya. Anti-inflammatory properties, used to heal burns
laminaria digitata extract

Horsetail Kelp. Algae, skin-conditioning agent, skin healing properties

allantoin

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
sorbitol

Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

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

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
macadamia ternifolia seed oil

Macadamia Nut. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

Jojoba. Moisturizer
theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter

Cacao Oil. Emollient, skin protecting properties
glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Abrasive Ingredients

ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract

Pineapple. Exfoliator

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

Conditioning Ingredients

zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

Butterfly Ginger Root. Skin conditioning agent

sodium riboflavin phosphate

Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate. Skin-conditioning agent. Derivative of Vitamin B.

Neutral Ingredients

aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
sodium pca

Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

alcohol

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

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
fragrance (parfum)

Fragrance.
caramel

Caramel. Color, fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

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
polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
benzyl alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

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
benzyl benzoate

Benzyl Benzoate. Fragrance. May irritate skin and eyes.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 120-51-4
alpha isomethyl ionone

Alpha Methyl Ionone. Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18022306

Original List of Ingredients:

Aqua (water), caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, aleurites moluccana seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, laminaria digitata extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, allantoin, glyceryl stearate SE, panthenol, polysorbate 60, potassium hydroxide, sodium PCA, sodium riboflavin phosphate, sorbitol, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, alcohol, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, benzyl benzoate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, fragrance (parfum), caramel

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Merchant's description of this product:
Drenched in Island Riches. Butter up with this smoothing, sumptuous, moisturizing treat. Cocoa butter, mother natureÕs big kahuna of conditioning nourishment, is blended with shea butter and Vitamin E plus emollient oils of jojoba, macadamia, flax and sunflower. ItÕs a tropical treasure that will send dry skin on a permanent vacation. Hypo-allergenic.Directions: Apply daily over entire body. To soothe and moisturize hands, apply after washing. read more

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