Vanilla Bath and Shower Gel

Full ingredient list, decoded

17 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. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7. 7PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
8. 8PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
9. 9Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
11. 11Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
12. 12Benzophenone-3Chemical UV filters
13. 13Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
14. 14Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
15. 15CI 14700/Red 4
16. 16CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
17. 17CI 42090/Blue 1Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: The Body Shop product page, www.thebodyshop.com/products/vanilla-bath-shower-gel, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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