Australian Bodycare Body Lotion Versus Australian Bodycare Body Wash with 100% Natural Tea Tree Oil
Updated on February 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Australian Bodycare Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Australian Bodycare Body Wash with 100% Natural Tea Tree Oil 12 ingredients
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Australian Bodycare Body Lotion 25 ingredients
Australian Bodycare Body Wash with 100% Natural Tea Tree Oil 12 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil 1%
Antioxidant
4-Terpineol
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientBeheneth-10
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Triethanolamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil 1%, 4-Terpineol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ceteareth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Distarch Phosphate, Carbomer, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Dibutyl Adipate, Beheneth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate yet.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
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