dalchemy D'Alchemy Essential Body 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. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water*
2. Lippia Citriodora Leaf Water*
3. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water*
4. Citrus Limon Peel Water*
5. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*
6. Propanediol*
7. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*
9. Glyceryl Stearate*
10. Squalane*
11. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil**
12. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil**
13. Trehalose*
14. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*
15. Aqua*
16. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil*
17. Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter*
18. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
19. Glycerin*
20. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
21. Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract*
22. Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract*
23. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract*
24. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*
25. Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract*
26. Humulus Lupulus Cone Extract*
27. Tocopherol*
28. Beta-Sitosterol*
29. Squalene*
30. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*
31. Benzyl Alcohol
32. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract*
33. Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract*
34. Equisetum Arvense Extract*
35. Citrus Limon Peel Extract*
36. Centella Asiatica Extract*
37. Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract*
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Parfume**
41. Chondrus Crispus Powder*
42. Sodium Phytate*
43. Biosaccharide Gum-1*
44. Sodium Levulinate
45. Sodium Anisate
46. Glyceryl Caprylate*
47. Xanthan Gum*
48. Salicylic Acid
49. Sorbic Acid
50. Alcohol
51. Citric Acid*
52. Linalool***
53. Limonene***
54. Citral***
55. Geraniol***

Highlights

Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains parabens

Key ingredients

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water*

FRAGRANCE

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water*Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*

SOLVENT

Propanediol*

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*Glyceryl Stearate*Squalane*

Other ingredients

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Water*Citrus Limon Peel Water*Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil**Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil**Trehalose*Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*Aqua*Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil*Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter*Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*Glycerin*Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract*Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract*Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract*Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract*Humulus Lupulus Cone Extract*Tocopherol*Beta-Sitosterol*Squalene*Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*Benzyl AlcoholHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract*Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract*Equisetum Arvense Extract*Citrus Limon Peel Extract*Centella Asiatica Extract*Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract*Sodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateParfume**Chondrus Crispus Powder*Sodium Phytate*Biosaccharide Gum-1*Sodium LevulinateSodium AnisateGlyceryl Caprylate*Xanthan Gum*Salicylic AcidSorbic AcidAlcoholCitric Acid*Linalool***Limonene***Citral***Geraniol***

Skim through

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Ingredients explained

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water*

Astringent/soothing water with tannins; aqueous, high preservation needs; tannins may irritate

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Water*

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water*

Bitter orange flower water offering floral fragrance and mild conditioning.

Citrus Limon Peel Water*

Not decoded yet

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*

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

Propanediol*

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*

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

Glyceryl Stearate*

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

Squalane*

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil**

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

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil**

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Trehalose*

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Aqua*

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil*

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter*

Shorea stenoptera seed butter, used as emollient and skin conditioning agent; plant oil, moderate comedogenicity, oily skin should pay attention to dosage.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glycerin*

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*

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

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract*

Star fruit extract for hair/skin conditioning; natural ingredient, monitor microbial control.

Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract*

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract*

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract*

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract*

Fruit extract for skin conditioning; low irritation, suitable as auxiliary active; no public comedogenic data.

Humulus Lupulus Cone Extract*

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol*

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

Beta-Sitosterol*

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Squalene*

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract*

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract*

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract*

Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Equisetum Arvense Extract*

Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity

Citrus Limon Peel Extract*

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Centella Asiatica Extract*

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

Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract*

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Parfume**

Fragrance blend to mask odor; may contain 26 EU allergens, proceed with caution in sensitive skin.

Chondrus Crispus Powder*

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

Sodium Phytate*

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Biosaccharide Gum-1*

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Sodium Anisate

Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.

Glyceryl Caprylate*

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Xanthan Gum*

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Citric Acid*

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

Linalool***

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

Limonene***

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citral***

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

Geraniol***

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

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