alba Acne Deep Clean Astringent
alba Alba Acne Deep Clean Astringent lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Aqua
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Sd Alcohol 40-B
- Glycerin
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Pca
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Citral
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Acne deep clean astringent featuring salicylic acid as the core active, with aloe juice for hydration. Contains plant extracts like spiraea, green tea, and chamomile. SD Alcohol 40-B aids solubility; preservation relies on low-concentration benzoic acid and polyols. For oily, acne-prone skin. Factory view: monitor salicylic acid photosensitivity/irritation and SD Alcohol 40 trace allergens.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- ASTRINGENT
- Sd Alcohol 40-BSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Pca
Other ingredients
Lens Esculenta Fruit ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/RootSalix Alba Bark ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMentha Piperita OilCitralLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sd Alcohol 40-B | ASTRINGENT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Pca | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Spiraea Ulmaria Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/360 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Sd Alcohol 40-B
- Denatured solvent for fragrance/oil dilution, contains trace isopropyl thiol (sensitizer), irritating at high levels
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Sodium Pca
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Astringent/tonic plant extract for skin care; batch-to-batch variability, concentration control recommended
- Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
- Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
- Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
- Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, licorice acid offers strong soothing and anti-inflammatory effects; suitable for sensitive skin, control dosage.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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