This is a specially blended formula made using vegan ingredients. I used grape seed oil which is the preferred oil for use in cosmetics due to it's natural ability to regenerate and restructure damaged or stressed tissue, which then allows it to soak up the moisture better! This lotion is also made without the nasty phthalates, parabens, petroleum by-products and mineral oils that are used in commercially manufactured lotions. I hand blend this lotion in small batches of about 16 ounces, so you can be sure to get the freshest and best blended lotion ever!