Question from Erin
Hi there – I have found Nature Clean moisturizing lotion at my local grocery store but I am not sure if it is a good lotion. My knowledge of harmful ingredients is limited, so I don’t know if it’s okay or not. Here’s the product info…
Made with Vitamin E and the extracts of cocoa butter and ginger root, this 99.7% natural Moisturizing Lotion nourishes and protects skin without leaving behind a greasy film.
The formula is unscented and exceptionally mild therefore it’s perfect for all skin types, including those with allergies or chemical sensitivities. Ideal for everyday use to nourish, protect and help maintain your skin’s natural moisture balance.
Both formulas have been created without any Petroleum Ingredients, SLS & SLES, PEG, Cocamide DEA, dyes, perfumes or any suspected carcinogens. It’s a Vegan product and has been pH-balanced.
Ingredients: WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL SYEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SQUALANE, COCOGLYCERIDES, CETYL ALCOHOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, TOCOPHERYL (VITAMIN E) ACETATE, PANTHENOL, BISABOLOL, ALLANTOIN, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, VISCUM ALBUM (MISTLETOE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL (PRESERVATIVE), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
Debra’s Answer
Whether or not this is a good alternative depends on what you are looking for. If you are primarily looking for an unscented lotion, then this is probably fine.
However, when I look at this list of ingredients, I first of all am seeing that none of the ingredients are organically-grown, and to me using organic skin care products is as important as eating organic food, as skin care products go right through your skin and into your body.
There are also a lot of ingredients with chemical names rather than natural names, like “glyceryl stearate,” rather than “coconut oil.” These ingredients may originate in plants, but they are not in their natural state.
Here’s a little analysis of the ingredients.
WATER – could be any water with any pollutants, probably tap water
GLYCERIN – a byproduct of soap manufacture
