Moisturizing Lotion

Barcode 7350087736655

Yes — Moisturizing Lotion is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple cosmetic-grade industrial additives not used as foods, such as dimethicone, carbomer, triethanolamine, parabens, and disodium EDTA. This is a topical personal-care product, not an edible food, and its ingredients represent industrial formulations rather than culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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

stearic acid

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

cetearyl alcohol

A cetyl-stearyl alcohol mixture used as an emollient, thickener, and emulsifier in cosmetics and some foods.
UPF

sorbitan stearate

An ester of sorbitan and stearic acid used as an emulsifier; common in both cosmetics and processed foods.
UPF

methylparaben

A preservative used in foods and cosmetics; a days-of-use parabene ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, with antimicrobial properties.
UPF

propylparaben

A preservative used in foods and cosmetics; a parabene ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, with antimicrobial properties.

Common questions about Moisturizing Lotion

Is Moisturizing Lotion ultra-processed?

Yes — Moisturizing Lotion is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple cosmetic-grade industrial additives not used as foods, such as dimethicone, carbomer, triethanolamine, parabens, and disodium EDTA. This is a topical personal-care product, not an edible food, and its ingredients represent industrial formulations rather than culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Moisturizing Lotion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Moisturizing Lotion as ultra-processed markers: sorbitan stearate, methylparaben, propylparaben. 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.