borotalco Original Deo Stick
borotalco Borotalco Original Deo Stick lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Talc
- Parfum
- Silica
- PEG-8 Distearate
- Zinc Chloride Hydroxide
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneStearyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolydeceneHydrogenated Castor Oil
- ANTIPERSPIRANT
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
Other ingredients
SilicaPEG-8 DistearateZinc Chloride HydroxideTocopheryl AcetateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl CinnamateCitralCitronellolCoumarinGeraniolHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| PPG-14 Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Zinc Chloride Hydroxide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Cinnamate | PERFUMING · 限制 III/81 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Aluminum salt antiperspirant; astringent to reduce sweat, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- PPG-modified butyl ether for hair/skin; emulsion stabilization, conditioning, smooth feel. PO chains are non-comedogenic, low irritant.
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- PEG-8 Distearate
- PEG-8 distearate ester emulsifier for O/W; monitor PEG sensitivity considerations and overall system stability.
- Zinc Chloride Hydroxide
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Fragrance ingredient; EU listed allergen, must be declared if above threshold
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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