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Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Aqua
3. Coco-Glucoside
4. Sodium Coco-Sulfate
5. Glyceryl Oleate
6. Sorbitol
7. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
8. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
9. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
10. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
11. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
12. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
13. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
14. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
15. Juniperus Virginiana Oil
16. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
17. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
18. Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
19. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract *
20. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
21. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
22. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed
23. Daucus Carota Sativa Extract *
24. Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract *
25. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract *
26. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
27. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract *
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Alcohol
30. Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4-Esters
31. Beta-Caryophyllene
32. Bisabolol
33. Citric Acid
34. Decyl Glucoside
35. Glycerin
36. Inulin
37. Sodium Sulfate
38. Benzyl Alcohol
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Limonene

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Coco-GlucosideCitrus Aurantifolia Oil

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Oleate

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

FRAGRANCE

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Other ingredients

Citrus Grandis Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilJuniperus Virginiana OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilZingiber Officinale Root OilAvena Sativa Kernel Extract *Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractChenopodium Quinoa SeedDaucus Carota Sativa Extract *Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract *Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract *Serenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract *Tocopheryl AcetateAlcoholBabassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4-EstersBeta-CaryophylleneBisabololCitric AcidDecyl GlucosideGlycerinInulinSodium SulfateBenzyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

Strong anionic surfactant; effective cleansing, may cause dryness

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Virginia juniper oil for fragrance/tonic; contains terpenes, irritant, control concentration.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Zingiber Officinale Root Oil

Ginger root oil for fragrance; contains gingerols, irritant, use very low concentration, avoid for sensitive skin.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract *

Not decoded yet

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed

Quinoa seed/hull, 0.5-5% typical; medium abrasion, avoid on eye/sensitive skin

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract *

Not decoded yet

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract *

Not decoded yet

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract *

Not decoded yet

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract *

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4-Esters

Baobab/Palm oil polyglyceryl ester; mild emulsifier and emollient for sensitive skin.

Beta-Caryophyllene

Beta-caryophyllene; fragrance/skin conditioning, allergen-labeled, restricted

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Inulin

Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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