Lavender Body Lotion

Barcode 708002400452

Yes — Lavender Body Lotion is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and emulsifiers, including glyceryl stearate (explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient) and sodium benzoate (a synthetic preservative). These are hallmark characteristics of ultra-processed formulations under the NOVA classification, even though many other ingredients are simple oils, butters, and plant extracts.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

aqua (water)
OK

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
OK

brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil
OK

glycerin

A simple polyol compound used as humectant and moisturizer in cosmetics; derived from fermentation or vegetable oils; commonly used in foods as glycerin too but in cosmetics considered a cosmetic ingredient.
OK

cetyl alcohol
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

aloe barbadensis leaf juice
OK

butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
OK

lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
OK

cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil
OK

citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
OK

stearyl alcohol
OK

tocopherol (vitamin e)

A fat-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and antioxidant in foods and supplements.
OK

xylose
OK

stearic acid

A saturated fatty acid (C18:0) used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics and foods.
UPF

glycerol stearate

An ester used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics and some foods; often considered a processing aid/emulsifier rather than a standalone nutrient.
UPF

sodium benzoate

A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in various foods and beverages.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

citral
OK

citronellol

Common questions about Lavender Body Lotion

Is Lavender Body Lotion ultra-processed?

Yes — Lavender Body Lotion is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and emulsifiers, including glyceryl stearate (explicitly identified as a UPF ingredient) and sodium benzoate (a synthetic preservative). These are hallmark characteristics of ultra-processed formulations under the NOVA classification, even though many other ingredients are simple oils, butters, and plant extracts.

Which ingredients in Lavender Body Lotion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lavender Body Lotion as ultra-processed markers: glycerol stearate, sodium benzoate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.