Body Shop Hand Cream British Rose

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28 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. 2C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
3. 3BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
4. 4Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
7. 7Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
8. 8Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
9. 9Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
10. 10PEG-100 Stearate
11. 11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
12. 12Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
13. 13Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
14. 14Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
15. 15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
16. 16GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
17. 17CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
18. 18Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
19. 19Rose Extract
20. 20LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23EugenolEugenol is a naturally occurring scent molecule found in clove oil, used mainly to add…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
25. 25Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
26. 26Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
27. 27CI 14700/Red 4
28. 28CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/british-rose-hand-cream, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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