Emma Hardie amazing face moringa 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. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
2. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. PEG-8 Beeswax
6. PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
7. PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
8. Sorbitan Stearate
9. Palmitic/Stearic Triglycerides
10. Limonene
11. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
12. Silica
13. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
14. Glycerin
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Benzyl Alcohol
17. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
18. Juniperus Virginiana Oil
19. Aqua
20. Lecithin
21. Linalool
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Octyldodecyl Pca
24. Menthyl Pca
25. Tocopherol
26. Ascorbyl Palmitate
27. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
28. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
29. Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil
30. Geraniol
31. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
32. Farnesol
33. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
34. Disodium Phosphate
35. Citral
36. Citric Acid
37. Citronellol

Highlights

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

Formulation view Solid cleansing balm based on grape seed and almond oils, infused with citrus and aromatic essential oils. PEG-based emulsifiers enable water activation; silica provides mild exfoliation. For dry or combination skin. Factory note: Surfactant-free system relies on oils; monitor phototoxicity of essential oils and storage stability.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Vitis Vinifera Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-8 BeeswaxPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPEG-60 Almond GlyceridesSorbitan Stearate

Other ingredients

Palmitic/Stearic TriglyceridesLimoneneCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilSilicaCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilGlycerinPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilJuniperus Virginiana OilAquaLecithinLinaloolButylene GlycolOctyldodecyl PcaMenthyl PcaTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateCrithmum Maritimum ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilJasminum Officinale Flower OilGeraniolMoringa Pterygosperma Seed ExtractFarnesolRosa Damascena Flower OilDisodium PhosphateCitralCitric AcidCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

PEG-8 Beeswax

Beeswax PEG derivative for emulsification and emollience; note PEG sensitivity and animal origin

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Palmitic/Stearic Triglycerides

Palmitic/stearic triglycerides; solid wax phase, heavy feel in balms

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

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

Glycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

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.

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Virginia juniper oil for fragrance/tonic; contains terpenes, irritant, control concentration.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Linalool

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Octyldodecyl Pca

Soft, breathable amino acid ester emollient; 5–10%, low comedogenic

Menthyl Pca

Menthol derivative for hydration and cool feel; low irritation, stinging at high levels

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil

Jasmine essential oil; fragrance, contains allergens (linalool etc), label per allergen26

Geraniol

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

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants and amino acids; used for skin conditioning, often added as a functional ingredient.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

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

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citric Acid

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

Citronellol

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

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