Everyday hand lotion - hand cream by Evolution of Smooth - review by Beck

Evolution of Smooth's (EOS') everyday hand lotion is a travel sized squeeze bottle of lotion. This is a 97% natural lotion that is Paraben free, Phthalate free, Lanolin free, dye free, hypo-allergenic, and dermatologist tested. There are some allergy causing ingredients, so those who are sensitive will want to check out the ingredients breakdown that is in the special features section.

The lotion is labeled as a hand lotion, but this is not limited to your hands. Lotion is used to help bring moisture back into your skin and give it a healthy radiant appearance. It will help with damaged, cracked, and extremely dry skin for some, but for some it might be irritating to the skin.

The everyday hand lotion comes in a bottle that is 2.5" wide, 3.5" tall, and 0.75" tall with 1.5 oz of lotion. This bottle lays flat in the palm of your hand. The color of the bottle varies to the scent, cucumber melon is green, berry is pink, and unscented is blue. To dispense your lotion you pull the tab on the top. This then flips open and you must squeeze the bottle for your desired amount. It is easy to squeeze too much, so be careful. The lotion itself is thick and creamy. You can rub it in easily and there is no greasy feel left behind. After it is applied it leaves your skin feeling velvety soft.

There are three scent options available cucumber melon, berry, and unscented. I currently only have the cucumber melon. Cucumber melon is always my top pick for scents aside from Cocoa butter. As soon as you pop the top off and begin to squeeze you can smell the Earthy, Fruity melon scent. There really is no scent of cucumber, but cucumber is always really mild. All you can smell is melons. This is not an over powering smell, but it lingers around. Your skin will smell like this for hours. Passerby's will notice your fruity smell with a hint of perfume.

This lotion should not be ingested, but should you lick your skin, you will taste perfume and creamy lotion. This is not overwhelming to the pallet, but it is not pleasant either. I advise against licking this lotion.

This everyday hand lotion last for hours making you skin feel soft, smooth, and looking radiant. You will need to reapply this lotion as needed, but it last a decent amount of time. For the best results with any lotion, you should apply it after a shower and then reapply as needed. Should you want to wash this lotion off rinsing could be enough, but you might want to shower to completely remove it.

The best quality about this lotion is the delicious smell. I could just smell the cucumber melon all day long. I look forward to ordering the other two scents as well. I like the bottle's unique shape. It is like a rock, but it is a lotion bottle. I can't think of a single con except for the taste, but you should not ingest this lotion anyhow.

Ingredients Breakdown 97% natural

Water (Eau)- the most universal compound; it is tasteless, odorles, and color, therefore is added to many products. It is possible to be allergic, but this is extremely rare.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil- soybean oil is extracted form the Glycine soja plant which contains triglycerides of oleic, linoleic, linolenic and saturated acids. This ingredient is used as a conditioner.

Cocoglycerides- derived from coconuts oil, it is a mixture mono, di and triglycerides that are used as an emollient and conditioner.

Glyceryl Stearate- is a self emulsifying lipid.

Dimethicone- is a silicon based polymer that is used to condition.

Glycerin- a natural occurring alcohol compound that is derived from animals or vegetables. It is known to be allergy causing to some. It is used to condition.

Cetearyl Alcohol- a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols from vegetables or synthetic sources that is used for viscosity control and foam boosting.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate- the sodium salt of stearic acid ester that is of lactyl lactate that is used as an emulsifier.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil- extracted from the seeds of a sunflower, then is used as a conditioner and emollient.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)- is a vegetable fat that is from the fruit off the tree Butyrospermum parkii, which is native to Africa. It consists of fattys acids like stearic and oleic acids. This ingredient is used for conditioning and viscosity control.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil- oils from the Macadamia nut that is used as and emollient.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice- extracted from the Aloe Vera plant and used to condition.

Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract- extracted from the meal of oats and used to condition.

Cucummis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract- extracts from the Cucumber fruit that is used to condition.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate- ester of Hexyldecanol and Ascorbic Acid that is used to condition.

Tocopheryl Acetate- a chemical compound of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E.) This is used to condition.

Retinyl Palmitate-composed of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A.) This ingredient is FDA regulated because if exposed to UV light, retinol compounds can break down and the can produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA, cause gene mutations, and lead to cancer. It is used to condition.

Fragrance (Parfum)- what is added to give scent. This can be allergy causing to some with sensitive skin.
Carbomer- a polymeric compound made from acrylic acid monomers that is used a gel former and a viscosity controlling agent.

Methylchloroisothiazolinone- a preservative that is known to be allergy causing.

Methylisothiazolinone- a preservative that is known to be allergy causing. When studied on mammals brain cells it was shown to be neurotoxic.

DMDM Hydantoin- an antimicrobial preservative that is known to be allergy causing to some. Studies show that American's are more sensitive than European's.

Sodium Hydroxide- is a highly caustic and reactive inorganic base that is used to adjust the ph and as a buffering agent.

As I have mentioned before, I suffer from eczema. This stops me from being able to use many types of lotions, body washes, deodorants, and many other personal care items that aren't for sensitive skin. I am happy to report that so far none of the EOS products have given me a rash or caused my eczema to break out worse. This might not be the case for everyone, since we are all different.