Apologies for the confusion! Due to supply chain constraints and a desire to move production closer to our main facility in the US, we reformulated our wipes. Just so you know, our product development team thought the formula was an improvement but we heard from many customers that they preferred our original formula – so we have reverted back to that.
Both formulas were developed to be ultra-mild for sensitive skin and both are even National Eczema Association approved (as well as being USDA certified 100% Biobased). And all of the ingredients score a 2 or below in EWG’s Skin Deep database, which means they meet EWG’s strict standards for safe chemicals.
Here's a breakdown of the formulas:
LIMITED TIME FORMULA
- SODIUM BENZOATE - Sodium Benzoate is a common preservative used in foods and personal care products that's a great alternative to parabens and formaldehyde releasers. It's a salt of Benzoic Acid, found naturally in cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples. EWG score: 2
- POTASSIUM SORBATE - Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, which occurs naturally in the berries of the mountain ash (Sorbus aucupario L. Rosaceae).Potassium sorbate is a preservative; it keeps microorganisms from growing commonly used in food, drinks, and body care products. EWG score: 2
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE - Extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, a good source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, Aloe is renowned for its moisturizing and soothing properties. EWG score: 1
- CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT - Derived from the delicate chamomile flower, this extract is used for its renowned skin soothing and moisturizing properties. EWG score: 2
- DECYL GLUCOSIDE - Derived from coconut oil and corn sugar, decyl glucoside is an ultra-mild cleanser that's perfect for sensitive skin. EWG score: 2
- CITRIC ACID - Commonly found in citrus fruits but commercially produced by fermenting carbohydrates found in starches and sugars, citric acid is used to normalize pH levels in body care products (and is also widely used in food and drinks). EWG score: 2
- GLYCERIN - Derived from vegetable oil, glycerin is a rich humectant, emollient, and lubricant which also helps skin retain moisture. EWG score: 2
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - A derivative of vegetable glycerin used as a preservative and skin softener due to its emollient (moisturizing) properties. EWG score: 2
ORIGINAL (CURRENT) FORMULA
- GLUCONOLACTONE - Gluconolactone is derived from gluconic acid, a substance naturally produced by mammals, but can also be produced from corn for commercial purposes. It's very mild and helps protect and hydrate the skin. EWG score: 1
- SODIUM BENZOATE - Sodium Benzoate is a common preservative used in foods and personal care products that's a great alternative to parabens and formaldehyde releasers. It's a salt of Benzoic Acid, found naturally in cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples. EWG score: 1
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE - Hydroxyacetophenone is a lab-synthesized, nature-identical compound that's GRAS and a recognized EPA Safer Choice Cleangredient. In nature, it's found in herbs like "Lampaya Hieronymi" native to Latin America and "Rubus Chamaemorus" found in the Alpine region. In our wipes, it functions as an anti-irritant, antioxidant, and preservative booster. EWG score: 1
- ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE - Extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, a good source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, Aloe is renowned for its moisturizing and soothing properties. EWG score: 1
- CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT - Derived from the delicate chamomile flower, this extract is used for its renowned skin soothing and moisturizing properties. EWG score: 2
- DECYL GLUCOSIDE - Derived from coconut oil and corn sugar, decyl glucoside is an ultra-mild cleanser that's perfect for sensitive skin. EWG score: 2
- POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE - Polyaminopropyl biguanide is an ultra-mild preservative (so mild it's often used in contact lens cleaning solutions!). EWG score: 2
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - A derivative of vegetable glycerin used as a preservative and skin softener due to its emollient (moisturizing) properties. EWG score: 2
Please let us know if you have any questions about any of the ingredients at support@hellobello.com. We're happy to help!