Massage Creme Comparison

Sacred Earth Botanicals Vegan Massage Cream

Purified Water, *Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, *[Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, and or Canola Oil], Octyl Palmitate, Emulsifying Wax N.F., (Glyceryl Stearate or Glyceryl Stearate Citrate), Vegetable Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin, *Extracts of [Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem, Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea), Arnica Montana Flower, and Calendula Officinalis Flowers], Sodium Carbomer, d-alpha Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
*Denotes Organic

 Organic Sunflower Oil – rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E to aid skin hydration
Octyl Palmitate – from palm oil, adds glide
Vegetable Glycerin – humectant
Organic Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice – skin moisturizer
Organic Lavender Extract – relaxing ingredient
Organic Arnica Extract – calming ingredient
Organic White Tea Extract – antioxidant
Organic Chamomile Extract – soothing ingredient
Tocopherols (Vitamin E) – antioxidant
Sodium Carbomer – thickening agent
Phenoxyethanol – preservative
Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin – preservative

1/2 Gallon – $58.95

see detailed breakdown of ingredients here

Bon Vital Organica Massage Creme

Purified Water, Certified Organic Arnica Extract (Arnica Montana), Certified Organic Chamomile Extract (Matricaria Recutita), Certified Organic Glycerin, Octyl Palmitate, Certified Organic Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Anuus), Certified Organic Safflower Seed Oil (Carthamus Tinctorius), Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Certified Organic Sesame Seed Oil (Sesamum Indicum), Certified Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Certified Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit), Certified Organic Olive Oil (Olea Europaea), Certified Organic Soybean Oil (Glycine Soja), Certified Organic Aloe Vera Extract (Aloe Barbadensis), Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Pro Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate).

Cetearyl Alcohol

• Fatty alcohol completely safe for use in skin care, acts as an emollient to soften skin and is safe to use

  Polysorbate 60

• a sorbitol-based emulsifier and surfactant

• considered safe for skin and body

  Phenoxyethanol

• preservative

• organic compound common in vaccine formulations

• skin irritant that affects different people at different levels

  Diazolidinyl urea

• antimicrobial preservative

  Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

• water-soluble preservative used in paints & coatings, wood preservatives, personal care, and cosmetics

• low risk of skin irritation, toxic when inhaled as aerosol

  Trethanoloamine

• stabilizes and increases the pH of products to improve the way they feel and interact with the skin

  Vitamin A

• Your skin is retinoid-responsive, which means it can readily absorb vitamin A when you apply it topically and with fats like olive oil

1/2 Gallon- $38.95

Natural Formulations Satin Massage Creme

Purified water, caprylic/capric triglycerides (Fractionated coconut oil), Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Organic Helianthus annuus (sunflower) oil, Stearic acid, Sodium steroyl lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnifera indica (Mango) butter, Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s Claw extract), Caprylyl glycol

1/2 Gallon-$29.90

Glyceryl stearate

• Made from stearic acid reacting with glycerin. No major skin issues, used as a hydrator in formulas

Cetyl alcohol

• The name cetyl derives from the whale oil from which it was first isolated

• fatty alcohol used as a moisturizer

Stearic acid

• fatty acid that is derived from animal and vegetable fats and oils

Sodium stearoyl lactylate

• as a synthetic chemical it is recognized as being halal

• mostly sourced from coconut or plant source (vegan)

• dairy free and allergy safe

• food grade, emulsifier derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid and stearic acid.

Ethylhexlgylcerin

• synthetic skin-softening agent, preservative and carrier/suspending agent that boosts the efficacy of other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. It has been shown to have mild humectant properties leading to improved skin hydration without a sticky feel

  *side note: personal care products that have water need a preservative to inhibit growth of bacteria and fungi. Ethylhexlgylcerin is safer than parabens and the best available preservative that is effective and safe for use. Not all added preservatives are evil.

Cat’s claw extract

• As applied topically, cat's claw's antioxidant, antimicrobial, and astringent properties have been linked to anti-aging effects

Caprylyl glycol

• moisturizer, boosts effectiveness of other preservatives