Lube option: Alpha Keri Bath and Body Oil

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thanks,

but, no, i think that is a different product, and includes nasty things like sunblock:
Alpha Keri Shower and Bath Moisture Rich Oil
http://www.amazon.com/Keri-Shower-Moisture-16-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001ET776Q


I spent hours surfing the web to find the ingredients of the product I am interested in (the "Bath and Body Oil," as described in the original post), to no avail.


I wrote to the drug store in Australia, and they wrote back:
- lanolin
- paraffin wax

I also wrote to the manufacturer, bur have not heard back yet.

The best way to know with certainty is if somebody in Australia can go to a drug store and look at that exact product.

I want to know before I go to the expense of ordering it, with shipping around the world.

Darwin

@darwin, copied from a local distributors site, the company is local to me. The product it very cheap so I may get 500ml later this week and read the fine print! At least it would be a good lotion for skin.
http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/product.asp?id=57315&pname=Alpha+Keri+Bath+%26+Body+Oil+500ml#prettyPhoto
Alpha Keri Bath & Body Oil 500ml

RRP $13.95
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Alpha Keri Oil is a completely water dispersible, bath and shower oil which lubricates the skin. The oil spreads evenly over the skin to create a moisture retaining barrier to protect against dryness and irritations. The invisible film hydrates the skin and helps retain natural oils by preventing evaporation from its surface. The skin is left feeling soft and lubricated without feeling greasy. The Oil is anti- pruritic and because it cleanses there's no need to use harsh soaps which can aggravate dry skin conditions.
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It only lists the two ingredients you mentioned. Sounds interesting.

@isvara,

I got a mysterious response from Alpha Keri, saying they "don't give out their full list of ingredients" but offering to tell me if any particular ingredient I am concerned about is present.

But this is a product for use on human skin, so I don't understand that. In Australia, is it required to list all ingredients on a product like this? My understanding is that in the U.S. it is.

I hope you do get a chance to purchase, or inspect, and let me know what is on the label.

Thanks,
Darwin

A&D ointment contains (only, as far as i know) lanolin and petroleum jelly (=paraffin wax). I have used it as an alternative to shea butter and olive oil. It does have a smell, but I personally don't find it objectionable. The only alpha Keri I know was an emulsified oil, that dispersed in water, and it wasn't particularly "slippery" though it made your skin feel soft and smooth.

Amazon lists the ingredients as :
Mineral Oil, Peg-4 Dilaurate, Lanolin Oil, Fragrance, Benzophenone-3, Green 6.

Amazon Link:

Thanks, but, no, that is a Alpha Keri different product.

I heard back from Alpha Keri. They told me that since the Body and Bath Oil is registered as "over the counter medicine," they don't have to list/provide full ingredients list.

So i have forgotten about this product.

darwin

Thanks, but, no, that is a Alpha Keri different product.

I heard back from Alpha Keri. They told me that since the Body and Bath Oil is registered as "over the counter medicine," they don't have to list/provide full ingredients list.

So i have forgotten about this product.

darwin

I can understand why you'd dismiss this product.
It's still odd though that there is the requirement of listing all the ingredients for food or consumables but NOT for medicines? But that's getting off topic.