the-solution The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Glycerin
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Dicaprylyl Ether
7. PEG-20 Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Parfum
11. Carbomer
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Dimethicone
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Chlorphenesin
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Maltodextrin
20. Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Extract
21. Morus Nigra Root Extract
22. Retinyl Palmitate
23. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
24. Potassium Sorbate
25. Sodium Benzoate
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
28. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
29. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
30. Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
31. Salvia Sclarea Oil
32. Tocopherol
33. Linalool
34. Limonene
35. Hexyl Cinnamal
36. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
37. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
38. Benzyl Salicylate
39. Geraniol
40. Citral
41. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains essential oils

Formulation view O/W body lotion containing shea butter and ester emulsifiers for closure, paired with retinyl palmitate. Infused with botanicals, preserved with phenoxyethanol and sodium salts. Suited for dry skin daily care. Formulators observe a balanced combination of silicones and oils for feel and occlusivity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateDicaprylyl Ether

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-20 Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolParfumCarbomer1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolDimethiconeXanthan GumChlorphenesinDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrinArctostaphylos Uva Ursi ExtractMorus Nigra Root ExtractRetinyl PalmitateCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideLavandula Angustifolia OilPogostemon Cablin OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilRubus Fruticosus Leaf ExtractSalvia Sclarea OilTocopherolLinaloolLimoneneHexyl CinnamalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeButylphenyl MethylpropionalBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolCitralCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

PEG-20 Stearate

PEG-20 stearate emulsifier/cleanser, 0.5–2%; PEG-class potential allergen/dioxane residue risk.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Extract

Not decoded yet

Morus Nigra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract

Blackberry leaf extract for antioxidant and conditioning effects; usually part of actives, monitor plant residue

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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