Description
- Desert Essence Hand & Body Lotion Fragrance Free - 8 oz. (237 mL) Desert Essence Hand & Body Lotion Fragrance Free contains Sunflower and organic Jojoba Oil as well as organic Shea Butter to deeply moisturize, leaving skin soft and silky. Desert Essence Hand & Body Lotion Fragrance Free also contains Organic Green Tea to help protect and repair skin with high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols. Frequently Asked Questions Do they do animal testing on Desert Essence products? No, as company, they do not believe in animal testing of any of their products or ingredients used in making them. They require all our ingredient suppliers to abide by this same principle. Are Desert Essence products 100% Vegetarian? All their products are 100% vegetarian. Are all Desert Essence products Vegan? While all their products are 100% vegetarian, not all are vegan. The Organics line is 100% vegan. Although several of their products have small amounts of beeswax and honey in their formulas, no animals are ever harmed to get these ingredients. Are Desert Essence products Gluten Free? Most of their products and all of their Organics line are Gluten Free. Please refer to packaging to determine if product is gluten free or not. What is the shelf life of Desert Essence Products? Most of their products have a 3 year shelf life. Product Packaging Is the packaging recyclable? BPA free? All Desert Essence tubes, bottles, and caps are recyclable and free of BPA. Refer to packaging for recyclability information. For example, in the Organics line, the tubes are #2 HDPE, while the caps are #5 PP. What is the difference between their different Tea Tree Oils? Desert Essence Tea Tree Oils vary based on how they are grown and harvested. All are subject to the highest quality standards possible, including terpinen-4 levels of 38+ and low cineole levels of less than 3%. Their 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil is grown and harvested conventionally. Desert Essence growers are certified under the Code of Practice that sets guidelines for Tea Tree production and quality. This oil is steam distilled and no chemicals are used in the process. Sustainable practices are used, including use of solar energy, state of the art irrigation, and minimal pesticides. Desert Essence Eco-Harvest Tea Tree Oil is grown on an environmentally sustainable, ecologically responsible plantation that is aligned with a USDA Organic operation, but is not USDA certified. Desert Essence Organic Oil is USDA certified and grown under the most environmentally sustainable, ecological, and responsible practices. No chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides are used on the farm, which is surrounded by protected government land. Rain water is used instead of an irrigation system, cows are used to graze and control weeds and grasses, and a wood-fired burner is used to steam distill the oil. Is Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil steam-distilled? Yes, Desert Essence tea tree oil is steam-distilled, and no chemicals are used in the process. What is the chemical composition of Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil? Tea Tree Oil is made up of over 300 chemical compounds. The most important of these are Terpinen-4, which is responsible for antiseptic action, and cineole, which can be responsible for skin irritation. They require our tea tree oils to have Terpinen-4 levels of 38% and over, which is well above industry average. The cineole levels are kept low at less than 3%, which are well below industry average. How should Tea Tree Oil be used? Tea Tree Oil should always be diluted with water, a carrier oil, or other liquid before applying to skin. Test on a patch of skin before applying. Avoid getting into eyes. Review product instructions and warnings before use. Jojoba Oil Is the 100% Pure Jojoba Oil cold-pressed or chemically extracted? Desert Essence Jojoba Oil is cold-pressed and no chemicals are involved in the extraction process. Will refrigerating my Jojoba Oil extend the shelf life? The shelf life of Desert Essence Jojoba Oi
- UPC # 718334337531
- Size/Form 8 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Smooth onto skin daily, as often as needed. INGREDIENTS Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Juice*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, SD Alcohol 38-B*, Glycerin (Palm), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Stearic Acid (Coconut), Cetyl Alcohol (Coconut), Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Water (Aqua). * Certified Organic
