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Balea Body Cream Shea Butter

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Balea

Body Cream Shea Butter

body lotion · 500 ml · Body

Balea Body Cream Shea Butter is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 22-ingredient list, with glycerin and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool) and sulfates (Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Body Cream Shea Butter

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

22 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  4. 4Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
  5. 5Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
  6. 6PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  7. 7Sodium Cetearyl SulfateA salt made from cetearyl alcohol, a blend of fatty alcohols, that helps water and oil…Sulfates
  8. 8Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels. It mainly…
  11. 11Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  12. 12Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  17. 17VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
  18. 18Amyl Salicylate
  19. 19Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
  20. 20Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…
  22. 22CI 77491A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4066447968668, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#14), Linalool (#15), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#20)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Cetearyl Sulfate (#7)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Body Cream Shea Butter fragrance-free?

No. Balea Body Cream Shea Butter contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 22).

Does Balea Body Cream Shea Butter contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Balea Body Cream Shea Butter good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Shea butter.

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