Lotion is now available!!!
We now have our reformulated lotion available and it is truly better than ever!
Why did we revamp our formula???
The emulsion system we previously used was purchased pre-made and was available from only one supplier. In addition to not being 100% satisfied with this ingredient I was having second thoughts about doing business with this company as it appeared they were going downhill.
Rather than trying to find another supplier or purchasing it ourselves in large quantities I chose to create a completely new formula not only using our own emulsion system but using different oils and extracts!
We did market research to make sure our lotions offered MORE than competitors products while at the same time giving you the most for your dollar. Our lotion prices may seem a little expensive but take a look at the ingredients!!! High in shea butter (it’s listed as the SECOND ingredient) we also use skin-loving macadamia, peach kernel and rice bran oil along with three beneficial extracts.
When you compare our lotion to others you will see ours is not just water and emulsion ingredients like so many others!
Let’s see just what is in our lotion and why:
Water, Shea Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol / Polysorbate 60, Macadamia Nut Oil, Peach Kernel Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Green Tea Extract, Cucumber Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Calendula Extract, Vitamin E, Hydrolized Oats, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Benzylalcohol Dehydroacetic Acid, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA
*Water – (Distilled) Any lotion is mostly made up of water. Not only is it a good hydrator you need it to emulsify the ingredients
*Shea Butter – High in Vitamin E shea butter is a natural emollient, moisturizer and anti-oxidant. Shea butter naturally contains allantoin which is approved by the FDA as a barrier ingredient to help prevent and protect chapped, chaffed, cracked or wind burned skin.
*Aloe Barbadensis Juice – The juice is extracted from the pulp of the aloe barbadensis plant and has been used topically for its skin soothing properties.
*Cetearyl Alcohol / Polysorbate 60 – Water and oil do not mix so you need an emulsifier to bind the two together. Vegetable derived fatty acid for an emollient feel to the skin. Serves as a co-emulsifer.
*Macadamia Nut Oil – Expeller extracted emollient oil with high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids. Also has a high percentage of palmitoleic oil – good for anti-aging.
*Peach Kernel Oil – Cold pressed oil containing fatty acids that are nourishing and moisturizing.
*Rice Bran Oil – High in antioxidants such as tocopherol and tocotrienol.
*Green Tea Extract – Has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties
*Cucumber Extract – Extracted by steam distillation. Used for its soothing and toning properties.
*Cetyl Alcohol – A fatty alcohol used as an emulsion stabilizer. Imparts emollient properties as it lubricates and softens the skin. Vegetable based.
* Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax – A hydrophilic derivative of natural beeswax. Used as a co-emulsifier. Imparts a smooth, satin like feel to the skin.
*Cyclomethicone – A cyclic silicone with a low molecular weight used for its non-greasy, silky emolliency.
*Dimethicone – Also known as silicone oil (derived from silica (sand and quartz are silicas)) used as a barrier ingredient protecting the skin from outside elements.
* Isopropyl Myristate – Vegetable based emollient ester used to impart a dry, velvety feel
* Calendula Extract – Natural botanical extract used for its healing properties.
*Vitamin E – Used for its natural anti-oxidant, anti-aging and moisturizing properties
*Hydrolized Oats – Naturally derived from of whole oats. Imparts a soft, velvety smoothness to skin.
* Hydroxyethyl Urea – Used in place of glycerin (which can leave a tacky feel) for its moisturizing properties
* Benzylalcohol Dehydroacetic Acid – A broad spectrum preservative that is paraben free. Works against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds. Product is not animal tested and is eco-certified. (Please be extremely wary of products that do not list a preservative. Any product that contains water or has the chance of water being introduced during use MUST contain a preservative to combat bacteria, yeast and mold)
*Fragrance – All of our products contain fragrance oil. Fragrance oils can contain both natural and synthetic ingredients. Fragrance oil ingredients are proprietary information and the manufacturer of those oils are not required to disclose the formula. All fragrance oils we purchase are from reputable suppliers and are formulated according to the FDA and IFRA guidelines. All fragrance oils are phthalate free.
* Tetrasodium EDTA – Is a chelating agent that binds with metal ions and keeps them from being reactive thereby slowing down the oxidation process of our ingredients. Is also used as a co-preservative.
As you can see we do not use filler ingredients. We chose our ingredients very carefully keeping in mind the quality of product we wanted to offer as well as an affordable price point for the consumer. With our lotion a little bit goes a long way!
Rebecca
Country Meadow Ltd.
Eco Shea Body Products
www.countrymeadowltd.com
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