essenherb Tea Tree Ampoule
essenherb essenHERB Tea Tree Ampoule lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Benzyl Glycol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Carbomer
- Arginine
- Panthenol
- Trehalose
- Allantoin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Adenosine
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Raspberry Ketone
- Maltodextrin
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Formulation view Water-based gel thickened with HEC and carbomer. Features niacinamide and tea tree extract, supported by polyols. Preservation uses 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol blend, replacing traditional parabens. Suitable for oily or regulation-focused skin. Formulator note: high actives with mild preservatives require strict pH stability monitoring.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-HexanediolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Other ingredients
Benzyl GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomerArgininePanthenolTrehaloseAllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilAdenosineEthylhexylglycerinPersea Gratissima OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilRaspberry KetoneMaltodextrinMentha Piperita ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Glycol | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Raspberry Ketone | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- 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
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Benzyl Glycol
- Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Raspberry Ketone
- Natural raspberry ketone; acts as fragrance and skin conditioning agent; often added in trace amounts for specific claims.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Mentha Piperita Extract
- Mentha piperita extract for cooling and deodorizing in cleansers; extracts can be more irritating than oils, dilute accordingly
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
- Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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