Summer is officially over in the northern hemisphere. As we near cooler days and shorter evenings, we start stocking up moisturizers and body lotions to protect our skin against harsh weather. However, with so many products lining supermarket shelves, how to choose the most suitable products?
We got you! Our team recently compiled a list of common body lotion products found in local drug stores and supermarkets in Hong Kong. From budget prices to high end brands, 1Source has analyzed the product contents through its system and came up with a Potential Risk Index and short description for each product.
Body Lotions we analyzed:
QV Skin Lotion Repair Skin
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains methylparaben , which is proven to be carcinogenic when bound to human estrogen receptor
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Stress Relief Lotion (Lavender, Chamomile, Ylang- Ylang)
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains benzyl alcohol which is found to be strongly linkedin to the incidence of brain damage among infants
Kundal Honey & Macadamia Body Lotion, Baby Powder
Potential Risk Index:
Derma365 Gentle Lotion, Suitable For Eczema, Dry And Itchy Skin
Potential Health Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cetaphil PRO AD Derma Body Skin Restoring Moisturizer
Potential Risk Index:
Comments: No ingredients rated above 4
Physiogel DAILY MOISTURE THERAPY BODY LOTION
Potential Risk Index:
Comments: No ingredient above rating 4
Cerave Moisturizing Lotion For Dry To Very Dry Skin
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains methylparaben , which is proven to be carcinogenic when bound to human estrogen receptor
Cerave Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains pramoxine hydrochloride, prohibited by the European Commission for use in cosmetic products
Nivea Intensive Moisture Body Milk 48H
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nivea Body Moisturising Mousse Fresh Cucumber & Matcha Tea Fragrance 48H
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains Butane which is on the Canada Ingredient Hotlist of ingredients prohibited for use in cosmetic products in 2019
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Body Lotion
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains methylparaben , which is proven to be carcinogenic when bound to human estrogen receptor
Johnson’s Body Care Aroma Milk, Rose & Jasmine
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Chloé Love Story Body Lotion
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains colorant red4, which is prohibited in cosmetic products according to EU CosIng Annex II in 2017 and 2018
- Contains oxybenzone, functions as physical sunscreen that is banned in 2018 for commercial uses as it is found to be a serious water contaminant to coral reefs under Hawaii Senate Bill 2571
- Oxybenzone may cause skin irritation and allergic skin reaction
- Contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, which functions as sunscreen and is found to behave as an endocrine disrupter
Aesop Protective Body Lotion SPF50
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains octocrylene, which functions as a chemical filter and is found to be a strong allergen leading to contact dermatitis in children and mostly photoallergic contact dermatitis in adults
Philosophy Living Grace Firming Body Emulsion
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Hong Kong Consumer Council has stated that EU SCCS has prohibited the use of hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), an ingredient functioning as fragrance in consumer products
Collagen By Watsons Shea Butter Softening Body Lotion
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Hong Kong Consumer Council has stated that EU SCCS has prohibited the use of hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), an ingredient functioning as fragrance in consumer products
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Contains methylparaben , which is proven to be carcinogenic when bound to human estrogen receptor
L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Crabtree & Evelyn GARDENERS BODY LOTION (New)
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains phenoxyethanol, a potential irritant to skin and banned in all sunscreen products from January 1 2020 by the Republic of Palau to protect its coral reefs and UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Body Shop Vegan British Rose Body Yogurt
Potential Risk Index:
Comments:
- Contains colorant Red 4 which is prohibited in cosmetic products according to the EU CosIng Annex II 2017 and 2018
Here is what we learnt about body lotions:
- A product may be popular or has a good reputation but contain unsafe ingredients within certain products
- Higher pricing does not guarantee products with safer ingredients
- Just because a product is common and you see it everywhere does not mean all its ingredients are safe
Just because a brand is popular or has a good reputation doesn’t mean that all its products are completely safe. This is because ingredients within a product varies among different products, hence the importance of using an ingredient analyzer site to scan product ingredients to ensure the safety of you and your family.