Science: Burt's Bees Naturally Ageless Day Lotion reviewed by NvWah

I was shocked to see denatured alcohol listed as the fifth ingredient. It is not only extremely drying and irritating to skin, but also can generate free-radical damage. If listed as the first few ingredients which means the concentration is significantly high, it will be problematic for all skin types.

There are many good ingredients in this naturals-based moisturizer. Pomegranate extract is an effective anticarcinogen and antioxidant when eaten. Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract is used to enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. Acmella oleracea extract is a plant originally found in India. It has potent muscle relaxation effect to reduce fine lines and deeper wrinkles, similar to Botox.

But I couldn't get pass the alcohol. And there is fragrance too. I thought Burt's bee could do better.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		helianthus annuus oil is sunflower oil that is emollient enriched with vitamin E.
3rd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
4th ingredient		sucrose distearate is emollient.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	Yes	Low-Mid	$25.99	No	No	Normal

Moisturizing		Sunflower seed oil, Glycerin, Wild yam root extract, Lecithin
Anti-oxidants		Pomegranate extract
Wrinkle-reducing		Acmella oleracea extract

Alcohol		Contains denatured alcohol which is not only extremely drying and irritating to skin, but also can generate free-radical damage. If listed as the first few ingredients which means the concentration is significantly high, it will be problematic for all skin types.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

Emollients		Stearic acid, Glucose
Cleansing agents		Palmitic acid
Emulsifiers		Sucrose stearate
Thickening agents		Carrageenan extract, Xanthan gum
Preservatives		Lactoperoxidase
pH adjusters		Borate
Exfoliators		Sodium chloride

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