Sol de Janeiro is a brand that follows a clean philosophy, meaning that their products are free of certain ingredients such as parabens, formaldehyde, triclosan, and benzalkonium chloride, among others. One of their most popular products is the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, which contains the following ingredients:
Key Ingredients:
- Cupuaçu Butter: Full of fatty acids, phytosterols, and polyphenols to lock in moisture and visibly restore skins elasticity.
- Açaí Oil: An antioxidant-rich super fruit that helps keep skin looking and feeling healthy and young.
- Coconut Oil: Melts easily into skin to soften, condition, and moisturize.
Other Ingredients:
- Water
- Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Dodecane
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fragrance
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Phytate
- Squalane
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Xanthan Gum
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Coumarin
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
The Brazilian Bum Bum Cream contains several emollients, which help to soften and moisturize the skin, as well as surfactants and emulsifiers, which help to stabilize the formula and keep the ingredients mixed together. Some people may be sensitive to certain ingredients, such as fragrance or benzyl alcohol, so it is important to check the ingredient list before using the product.