espa Exfoliating Body Polish
espa ESPA Exfoliating Body Polish lists 21 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
- Polysorbate 20
- Propanediol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sclerotium Gum
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- Xanthan Gum
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract
- Limonene
- Caramel
- Fragrance
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Linalool
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Sclerotium Gum
- ASTRINGENT
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Other ingredients
Prunus Armeniaca Seed PowderGlyceryl PolyacrylateXanthan GumCocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerinPapaver Somniferum Seed ExtractLimoneneCaramelFragranceSodium BenzoateCitric AcidLinaloolSodium Hydroxide
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 |
| Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/362 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Polyacrylate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Spearmint oil for cooling/fragrance, restricted; label allergens, limit for sensitive skin
- Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- 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
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
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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