Shea Body Lotion

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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. 2Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
3. 3Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
4. 4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
5. 5Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
6. 6Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
7. 7GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
8. 8Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
9. 9PEG-100 Stearate
10. 10C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
11. 11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
12. 12Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
13. 13Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
14. 14Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a starch that has been chemically modified and…
15. 15CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
16. 16Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
19. 19CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
20. 20Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
23. 23CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/shea-body-lotion, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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