needly Mild 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. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
2. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Triethylhexanoin
5. Polyethylene
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. PEG-8 Isostearate
8. Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
9. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
10. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
11. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
12. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
13. Cocos Nucifera Oil
14. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
15. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
16. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
17. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
18. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
19. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
20. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
24. Water
25. Butylene Glycol
26. 1,2-Hexanediol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Solid cleansing balm with synthetic esters and plant oils, emulsified by PEGs upon contact with water. Contains micro-friction agents and essential oils; relies on lipid inertness for preservation. Ideal for dry, thickened stratum corneum. Formulator note: Verify microplastic compliance; complex ferments and high oil load require sensitivity testing.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitatePEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateCetyl Ethylhexanoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

ABRASIVE

Polyethylene

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-8 IsostearateSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Other ingredients

Camellia Japonica Seed OilCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilOryza Sativa Bran OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilPogostemon Cablin OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinSaponaria Officinalis Leaf ExtractWaterButylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol

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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; prone to oil contamination.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

PEG-8 Isostearate

O/W emulsifier, non-ionic, PEG based, oxidation risk.

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Non-ionic polyol ester emulsifier; gentle, used in O/W systems to improve emulsion stability of oils

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract

Soapwort leaf extract; saponin-based gentle cleanser and antimicrobial; may cause dryness at high levels.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

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