kalahari Essential Daily Moisturiser
kalahari Kalahari Essential Daily Moisturiser lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Dimethicone
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Carbomer
- Tocopherol
- Dissolvine
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEG
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractKigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Sorbitan StearatePolysorbate 60CarbomerTocopherolDissolvineCitrullus Lanatus Seed OilRetinyl PalmitateSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dissolvine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
- Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Kigelia africana fruit extract, skin conditioner; watch microbial limits.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Dissolvine
- Not decoded yet
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Plant oil as emollient; rich in fatty acids, suitable for dry skin, no major allergens
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- 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
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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