Dr.G Filagrin Barrier 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene glycol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Undecane
6. Tridecane
7. Cetyl Alcohol
8. Dimethicone
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Dimethiconol
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexahydrogenated Rosinate
13. Betaine
14. Cetearyl Olivate
15. Sorbitan Olivate
16. Centella Asiatica Extract
17. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
18. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
19. Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
20. Pollen extract
21. Monascus Extract
22. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
23. Hydrogenated lecithin
24. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
25. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
26. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
27. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
28. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
29. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
30. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
31. Argania spinosa Kernel Oil
32. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
33. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
34. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
35. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
36. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
37. Illicium Verum Fruit/seed Oil
38. Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
39. Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
40. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
41. Jasmine Oil
42. Santalum Album Oil
43. Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
44. Rose Flower Oil
45. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
46. Panthenol
47. Stearic Acid
48. Butylene Glycol
49. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
50. C14-22 alcohols
51. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
52. Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
53. Disodium EDTA
54. Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables
55. Ceramide NP
56. Triethylhexanoin
57. Hydrogenated Polydecene
58. Cholesterol
59. Cetearyl Alcohol
60. Phospholipids
61. Caramel
62. Tocopherol
63. Propylene Glycol
64. Ceramide NG
65. Acacia senegal gum
66. PEG 150 Distearate
67. Phytosphingosine
68. 1,2-Hexanediol
69. Phenoxyethanol
70. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneUndecaneTridecaneCetyl Alcohol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateDimethiconolPEG-100 StearateDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexahydrogenated RosinateBetaineCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCentella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractAmaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractPollen extractMonascus ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilHydrogenated lecithinCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCamellia Japonica Seed OilArgania spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilCananga Odorata Flower OilIllicium Verum Fruit/seed OilCymbopogon Nardus OilEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilJasmine OilSantalum Album OilFerula Galbaniflua Resin OilRose Flower OilSaccharomyces Ferment FiltratePanthenolStearic AcidButylene GlycolC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideC14-22 alcoholsAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerOlive Oil UnsaponifiablesDisodium EDTAGlycine Soja Oil UnsaponifiablesCeramide NPTriethylhexanoinHydrogenated PolydeceneCholesterolCetearyl AlcoholPhospholipidsCaramelTocopherolPropylene GlycolCeramide NGAcacia senegal gumPEG 150 DistearatePhytosphingosine1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexahydrogenated Rosinate

Not decoded yet

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.

Pollen extract

Pollen extract for skin protection and conditioning; high sensitization risk for pollen-allergic individuals.

Monascus Extract

Monascus extract; monacolin K; fermentation product; antioxidant/conditioning; check batch consistency.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

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

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

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

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

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

Argania spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Illicium Verum Fruit/seed Oil

Star anise oil with anethole; strong fragrance and oral freshener, irritant at high levels.

Cymbopogon Nardus Oil

Essential oil for fragrance; high allergen risk, must be labeled, risk of dermatitis

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil

Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Jasmine Oil

Not decoded yet

Santalum Album Oil

Essential oil fragrance, restricted under EU 26; monitor sensitization and phototoxicity

Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil

Not decoded yet

Rose Flower Oil

Natural essential oil for floral scent; use at trace levels to avoid irritation.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butylene Glycol

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

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

C14-22 alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Triethylhexanoin

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Tocopherol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Acacia senegal gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

PEG 150 Distearate

Not decoded yet

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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