Seaweed Gel Cream

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28 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
4. 4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5. 5Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
6. 6Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
7. 7PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
8. 8Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
9. 9Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
10. 10CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
11. 11Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
12. 12InulinInulin is a plant-based carbohydrate, a chain of fructose units, usually taken from…
13. 13Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
14. 14Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
15. 15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
16. 16Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
17. 17Laminaria Saccharina Extract
18. 18LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
19. 19Zinc Sulfate
20. 20Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
21. 21LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Pyridoxine HCL
25. 25Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
26. 26CI 42090/Blue 1
27. 27CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
28. 28CI 60730/Ext. Violet 2

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/seaweed-oil-control-gel-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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