ombia Soft 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. Ethylhexyl Stearate
3. Glycerin
4. Myristyl Myristate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Persea Gratissima Oil
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Coco-Caprylate
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Sodium PCA
13. Tocopherol
14. Urea
15. Inositol
16. Niacinamide
17. Glycine
18. Sodium Lactate
19. Fructose
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Parfum
23. Linalool
24. Benzyl Alcohol
25. Citronellol
26. Limonene
27. Dehydroacetic Acid
28. Benzoic Acid
29. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils

Formulation view Classic O/W body lotion with Glycerin and Urea forming a moisture layer, enriched with Avocado Oil. Ethylhexyl Stearate and Myristyl Myristate adjust texture, plus Vitamin E for oxidation protection. Suited for dry or mature skin. Formulator note: High Urea concentrations may cause stinging, balancing efficacy with tolerance is key; complex fragrance includes sensitizers like Limonene, recommending patch testing.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl StearateMyristyl MyristateCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Persea Gratissima Oil

Other ingredients

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-CaprylateTocopheryl AcetateSodium PCATocopherolUreaInositolNiacinamideGlycineSodium LactateFructoseXanthan GumSodium HydroxideParfumLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholCitronellolLimoneneDehydroacetic AcidBenzoic AcidPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Glycerin

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

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Tocopherol

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Parfum

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

Linalool

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Citronellol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Phenoxyethanol

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

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