BASED Body Lotion (Santal)
Summary
BASED Body Lotion (Santal) scores 95/100 -- a premium, non-toxic, advanced-moisture body lotion. Zero parabens, zero silicones, zero endocrine disruptors, no PEGs, no phenoxyethanol, no synthetic fragrance. Independently lab tested. Plant-derived Olivem 1000 emulsifier system (Cetearyl + Sorbitan Olivate) carries a deep hydration stack: mango seed butter, squalane, rosehip seed oil, Ceramide NP, and saccharide isomerate (the 'Pentavitin' 72-hour moisture binder). Soothing payload from oat kernel extract and tocopherol (Vitamin E). Preserved with the food-grade potassium sorbate + sodium benzoate pair, replacing phenoxyethanol. The single small caveat is the 'Naturally Derived Fragrance: Santal' line -- transparent that the scent is plant-derived, not synthetic, but doesn't break out the individual sandalwood-blend components.
At a glance
Key ingredients 16
GlycerinVery Good
Gold-standard humectant; draws moisture into the stratum corneum and offsets any drying from cleansing or styling. Plant-derived, EWG 1.
See more about Glycerin →Cetearyl OlivateVery Good
Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); biomimetic to skin lipids, gentle on the barrier, replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.
See more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan OlivateVery Good
Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); pairs with Cetearyl Olivate for a biomimetic emulsion. Replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.
See more about Sorbitan Olivate →Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterVery Good
Cold-pressed kernel butter rich in stearic and oleic acids, plus tocopherols and mangiferin polyphenols. High-emollience, non-comedogenic on most skin types.
See more about Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter →SqualaneVery Good
Biomimetic emollient (skin makes its own); lightweight, non-comedogenic, very stable. Plant-derived from olive or sugarcane.
See more about Squalane →Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed OilVery Good
Cold-pressed source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and trans-retinoic acid; antioxidant and mild cell-turnover.
See more about Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil →Ceramide NPVery Good
Barrier-restoring lipid; structurally identical to one of the three native skin ceramides. Naturally-derived per the label.
See more about Ceramide NP →Saccharide IsomerateVery Good
Plant-derived carbohydrate complex (commercial name Pentavitin) that binds to skin's keratin sites for sustained hydration measured up to 72 hours post-application (Mahmoud 2010).
See more about Saccharide Isomerate →Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractVery Good
Source of avenanthramides -- anti-inflammatory polyphenols with documented benefit for itch, eczema, and reactive skin (Reynertson 2015 RCT).
See more about Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract →Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Very Good
Lipid-soluble antioxidant that stabilizes oils in the formula and protects skin lipids from oxidative damage. Synergistic with most plant oils.
See more about Tocopherol (Vitamin E) →ArginineGood
Amino acid; functions as a buffering pH adjuster and contributes minor humectant activity. Inert at use levels.
See more about Arginine →Citric AcidGood
pH adjuster at trace levels; mild AHA precursor that helps maintain a slightly acidic pH compatible with the skin's acid mantle.
See more about Citric Acid →Xanthan GumGood
Microbial-fermentation polysaccharide thickener; replaces synthetic carbomers and PEG-based thickeners. Inert and non-irritating.
See more about Xanthan Gum →Potassium Sorbate + Sodium BenzoateGood
Food-grade preservative pair; EWG 1-3, the cleanest broadly-effective system available. Replaces phenoxyethanol.
See more about Potassium Sorbate + Sodium Benzoate →Naturally Derived Fragrance (Santal)Good
Sandalwood-themed scent composed of plant-derived aromatic isolates (no synthetic petrochemical fragrance). Sandalwood components (alpha- and beta-santalol) are well-tolerated topically.
See more about Naturally Derived Fragrance (Santal) →Water (Aqua)Neutral
Standard solvent base.
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