pure Ultimate Cleanse Rose Cleansing Balm

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. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
2. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
10. Cera Microcristallina
11. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
12. Parfum
13. Limonene
14. Aqua
15. Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
16. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
17. Stearyl Stearate
18. Stearic Acid
19. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
20. Tocopherol
21. Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
22. Glycerin
23. Linalool
24. Rose Extract
25. Geraniol
26. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
27. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
28. Citric Acid
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRicinus Communis Seed Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

Other ingredients

Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer DilinoleateCera MicrocristallinaHydrogenated Vegetable OilParfumLimoneneAquaCamelina Sativa Seed OilRibes Nigrum Seed OilStearyl StearateStearic AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilTocopherolCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilGlycerinLinaloolRose ExtractGeraniolRosa Damascena Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilCitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Cera Microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Camelina sativa seed oil; rich in ALA and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant; may feel greasy due to high fatty acid content.

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Stearyl Stearate

Solid ester for slip and body; high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.

Glycerin

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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