alterra Körper-Peeling Bio-Kaffee
alterra Alterra Körper-Peeling Bio-Kaffee lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 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 parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholGlycine Soja Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated Silica
- COLORANT
- Caramel
Other ingredients
Coffea Arabica Seed PowderCocos Nucifera OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilTheobroma Cacao ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractTricaprylinXanthan GumCi 77499Ci 77491Ci 77492Levulinic AcidParfumLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coffea Arabica Seed Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tricaprylin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Theobroma Cacao Extract
- Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Tricaprylin
- Ester oil used as solvent or fragrance carrier; lightweight feel, potential low sensitization
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
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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