burts-bees Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solution
burts-bees Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solution lists 26 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.
- Water
- Decyl Glucoside
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sucrose Laurate
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Coco-Betaine
- Betaine
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Oenothera Biennis Leaf Extract
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Tocopherol
- Lecithin
- Glycerin
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Coco-Glucoside
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Fragrance
- Glucose
- Alcohol Denat
- Glucose Oxidase
- Lactoperoxidase
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Chloride
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Potassium Iodide
- Potassium Thiocyanate
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Mild cleansing system using glucoside surfactants and sucrose laurate. Salix bark extract provides natural salicylic acid precursors. Includes betaine and soy hydrolysate for hydration. Potassium iodide serves as a preservative booster. Formulation note: Low-irritant non-ionic base; natural acid stability requires strict pH control, suitable for oily skin spot treatment.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Decyl GlucosideLauryl Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Sucrose Laurate
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Coco-Betaine
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Other ingredients
Oenothera Biennis Leaf ExtractSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinTocopherolLecithinGlycerinGlyceryl OleateCoco-GlucosideHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateFragranceGlucoseAlcohol DenatGlucose OxidaseLactoperoxidaseCitric AcidSodium ChlorideAscorbyl PalmitatePotassium IodidePotassium Thiocyanate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sucrose Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salix Nigra Bark Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta Vulgaris Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glucose Oxidase | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactoperoxidase | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Potassium Iodide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Thiocyanate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sucrose Laurate
- Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
- Plant root extract used as a skin conditioning agent to improve skin texture and barrier function.
- Oenothera Biennis Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glucose Oxidase
- Not decoded yet
- Lactoperoxidase
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Potassium Iodide
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Thiocyanate
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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