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The Body Shop Shea Body Butter

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The Body Shop

Shea Body Butter

body lotion · 192 g · Body

The Body Shop Shea Body Butter is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with glycerin and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool) and silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Contains parabens
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Shea Body Butter

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  3. 3Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterA pale, solid fat pressed from roasted cacao beans. It mainly adds richness and helps…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight silicone that helps products spread smoothly and then evaporates, leaving…Silicones
  6. 6Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
  7. 7Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
  8. 8PEG-100 Stearate
  9. 9Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  10. 10CyclohexasiloxaneSilicones
  11. 11Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d'abeilleCera Alba is beeswax, a natural wax made by honeybees. It thickens formulas and helps…
  12. 12Lanolin AlcoholLanolin
  13. 13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  14. 14Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  15. 15MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
  16. 16Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  17. 17PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
  18. 18Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  20. 20LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  24. 24LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  26. 26CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…
  27. 27CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5028197557904, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#14)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#18), Linalool (#20), Coumarin (#21), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#22), Limonene (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsCyclopentasiloxane (#5), Cyclohexasiloxane (#10)
ParabensContainsMethylparaben (#15), Propylparaben (#17)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinContainsLanolin Alcohol (#12)
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Body Shop Shea Body Butter fragrance-free?

No. The Body Shop Shea Body Butter contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 14 of 27).

Does The Body Shop Shea Body Butter contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

What is The Body Shop Shea Body 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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