Oils of Life Sleeping Cream

Full ingredient list, decoded

39 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Pentaerythritol Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
4. 4DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
5. 5Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
6. 6Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA synthetic polymer, a long chain-like molecule built from two building blocks, used…
7. 7Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
8. 8PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
9. 9Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
10. 10DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
11. 11Mannose
12. 12Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
13. 13Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
14. 14Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
15. 15Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
16. 16Rosa Canina Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the dog rose. It mainly softens and conditions,…
17. 17Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
18. 18Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
19. 19AdenosineAdenosine is a natural nucleoside made of adenine and ribose, used in skincare mainly…
20. 20ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
21. 21t-Butyl Alcoholt-Butyl Alcohol is a small alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps other ingredients…
22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil from the rose geranium plant, used mainly to give products a…Essential oils
27. 27Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilRosemary leaf oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from rosemary leaves that adds a…Essential oils
28. 28Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
29. 29Origanum Majorana Leaf OilEssential oils
30. 30Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
31. 31Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilEssential oils
32. 32CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
33. 33Sorbic AcidSorbic acid is a natural-origin preservative that helps stop mold and yeast from…
34. 34Lavandula Angustifolia OilEssential oils
35. 35Lavandula Hybrida OilEssential oils
36. 36Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEssential oils
37. 37TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
38. 38CI 19140
39. 39CI 14700

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/oils-of-life-sleeping-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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