alterra Lip Balm
alterra Alterra Lip Balm lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Cera Alba
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Candelilla Cera
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Aroma
- Helianthus Annus Seed Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Oil*
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- Beta-Carotene
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cera AlbaSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCandelilla CeraPalmitic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Other ingredients
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*Tocopheryl AcetateAromaHelianthus Annus Seed OilChamomilla Recutita Oil*Daucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractBeta-CaroteneTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Candelilla Cera | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil* | 皮肤调理 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annus Seed Oil | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Carotene | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 IV/111 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Candelilla Cera
- Candelilla wax for structure; high levels may cause dryness
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*
- Olive oil, base emollient; contains palmitic/stearic, high doses may clog sensitive skin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.
- Helianthus Annus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil; light emollient rich in linoleic acid and Vitamin E, good skin affinity.
- Chamomilla Recutita Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.
- Beta-Carotene
- Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
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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