espa Balancing Herbal Spafresh
espa ESPA Balancing Herbal Spafresh lists 32 ingredients on its label, 31 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Polysorbate 20
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Limonene
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Linalool
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Maltodextrin
- Citronellol
- Sorbic Acid
- Geraniol
- Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
Other ingredients
Hydroxypropyltrimonium HoneySambucus Nigra Flower ExtractCupressus Sempervirens OilCitrus Limon Peel OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilRosa Damascena Flower WaterLimoneneLavandula Angustifolia OilMentha Piperita OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSalvia Sclarea OilLinaloolThymus Vulgaris OilSodium HydroxideMaltodextrinCitronellolSorbic AcidGeraniolChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexCitric AcidPotassium SorbateBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/123 | — | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Thymus Vulgaris Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex | ANTIOXIDANT, COLORANT, DEODORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
- Bitter orange flower water offering floral fragrance and mild conditioning.
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Plant extract for soothing and toning; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
- Cypress essential oil, restricted EU fragrance; sensitizing, strict limits and labeling required
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Thyme essential oil containing thymol; higher sensitization risk, use at trace levels only
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
- Water-soluble green pigment; provides antioxidant and deodorizing effects; used for natural green coloring.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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