What's in a Lotion ?

Additives from A to Z 

• Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol - A hypoallergenic lanolin-derived emollient with a smooth, velvety feel. Acetylated lanolin forms a protective coating on the skin's surface and prevents moisture loss.
• Adenosine Triphosphate - A synthetic riboflavin. A component of Unipertan V-242 that functions as a catalyst in the tanning process.
• Almond Oil - An oil extracted from the seeds of sweet almonds and used as an emollient. Some people are allergic to this additive.
• Aloe Extract - An oil-soluble extract of the aloe vera plant or any other member of the aloe family, known for the hydrating and soothing properties.
• Aloe Vera Gel - Extract of the aloe vera leaf. Excellent hydrating, softening and soothing properties. Believed to have healing properties, especially for sunburned skin, provided the extract has not been altered during processing. A source of allantoin.
• Aloe Vera Oil - The gel extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, a member of the lily family.
• Apricot Kernel Oil - Oil expressed from the seeds of apricots.
• Aloe Juice - Any concentration or dilution of aloe vera gel. 
• Arachidyl Propionate - A skin softener and humectant obtained from coal and limestone.
• Awapuhi - Actiphyte of the Hawaiian white ginger root. A natural additive.
• Banana Oil: The natural fragrance derived from bananas. Used as a solvent in some formulations.
• Benzophenone-3: Oxybenzone. An organic benzophen derivative. A sun-screen active in both UV-B and UV-A spectrums. Used in conjunction with a second sunscreen to obtain higher protection values of SPF 8 and above.
• Bioecolia - Natural sugar complex that inhibits the growth of unfavorable bacteria.
• Biomin Aquacinque: An aqueous mixture of five skincare minerals: magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and silicon (with yeast additive).
• Biosaccharide Complex - Carbohydrate complex that inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin that may cause the unpleasant after-tan odor.
• Borage: An herbaceous plant, borgo officinalis. Skin soother. 
• Butylene Glycol: A petroleum-derived mechanical ingredient. 
• Caramel: A natural colorant.
• Carotene (Beta Carotene): Found primarily in carrots. A pro-vitamin, converted by the body into vitamin A, carotene gives a yellow to orange-red color to formulations.
• Carrot Oil: Protects the epithelium and helps to prevent the growth of horny tissue in the skin and hair follicles.
• Castor Oil: Emollient, natural oil. Used in hair dressings, lipsticks, and skincare lotions. Obtained from the castor bean.
• Cetyl Alcohol: A secondary emulsifier that thickens or adds body to lotions. Not to he confused with drying, ethyl alcohols.
• Chamomile Extract: Extract made from the flowers of anthemis nobilis. Used for its soothing properties.
• Chlorophyll: The green coloring matter in plants. Known for its natural cleansing and moisturizing properties.
• Cholesterol Escin Complex: Thought to aid in detoxification and shrinking of fat cells.
• Citric Acid: An organic acid. Naturally occurring in citrus fruits and used to adjust the pH of products.
• Clove Bud Oil: A natural essential oil steamed-distilled from clove buds, syzygium atmaticum. lends a sweet, spicy note to skin care formulations.
• Cocoa Butter: Obtained from cocoa beans, used as an emollient. Used in suntan lotions as well as the manufacture of chocolate.
• Coconut Oil: Natural oil derived from coconuts. Has a defatting effect on skin which is overcome by using coconut oil- deprived esters rather than the oil itself. Surfactants derived from coconut oil have good cleansing properties and are generally known to be mild.
• Collagen (Soluble): A protein derived from the selected skins of young animals or from vegetable sources. The collagen molecule is too large to penetrate the unbroken skin. However, it forms a superior protective film to soothe and hydrate. Collagen is chemically bonded to water and Plant which contains allantoin, which is thought to stimulate the growth of healthy tissue.
• Comfrey Extract: An extract of the fruit of citrullus colocynthis. Skin soother and moisturizer.
• Copper Peptides: Organic copper proteins help to accelerate the tanning process by boosting your melanocytes with organic copper, while the protein provides soothing and nourishing benefits to the skin.
• Corn Oil: Natural golden-colored oil expressed from corn kernels, zea mays. America's premier native emollient oil. Rich in linoleic acid, one of the three essential fatty acids.
• Cucumber Extract: From the same family as aloe; strong moisturizing capabilities.
• Cyclomethicone: A volatile silicone compound used to reduce the greasy feel of tanning oils.
• CuO2 Complex