eucerin Intensive Repair Essential Oil 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. Glycerin
2. Decyl Oleate
3. Octyldodecanol
4. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
11. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
12. Cetyl Palmitate
13. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
14. Beeswax
15. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
16. Urea
17. Glycine
18. Sodium PCA
19. Arginine Hcl
20. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
21. Tocopherol
22. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
23. Water
24. Magnesium Stearate
25. Magnesium Sulfate
26. Decylene Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Decyl OleateOctyldodecanolC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Ricinus Communis Seed OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Dicaprylyl CarbonateBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesCetyl PalmitatePolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateBeeswaxHydrogenated Castor OilUreaGlycineSodium PCAArginine HclSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilWaterMagnesium StearateMagnesium SulfateDecylene Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Glycerin

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

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Fatty ester emollient for slip and spread. Non-ionic and low irritation; monitor for esters' impact on sensitive skin or microbiome.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopherol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Water

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

Magnesium Stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

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