elemis Tea Tree S.O.S. Spray
elemis Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S. Spray lists 7 ingredients on its label, 7 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
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 |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/21 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
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.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- Organic solvent and emollient. Low volatility, potential allergen. Caution for sensitive skin; compatible with other esters.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
- Broad-spectrum preservative with potent biocidal action; usage is strictly capped by regulations (<0.1%), sensitive to halide-sensitive individuals.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
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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