Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Sensitive Healing Body Lotion Versus Burt's Bees Sensitive Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion
Updated on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body lotions. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Sensitive Healing Body Lotion 41 ingredients
Burt's Bees Sensitive Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Burt's Bees Ultimate Care Sensitive Healing Body Lotion 41 ingredients
Burt's Bees Sensitive Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Honey, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sucrose Stearate, Fructose, Glucose, Inositol, Sucrose, Trehalose, Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Kaolin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium PCA, Sucrose Polystearate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWe don't have a description for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate yet.
Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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