burts-bees Burt's Bees Renewal Refining Cleanser

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. Aqua (Water
2. Eau)
3. Glycerin
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. Stearyl Alcohol
6. Polylactic Acid
7. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
8. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
9. Stearic Acid
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Parfum **
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
14. Isoamyl Laurate
15. Cocos Nucifera Oil
16. Glyceryl Laurate
17. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
18. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
19. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
20. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
21. Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
22. Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
23. Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
24. Poria Cocos Extract
25. Phragmites Communis Extract
26. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
27. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
28. Tocopherol
29. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
30. Ribose
31. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
32. Zea Mays Starch
33. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
34. Xanthan Gum
35. Coco-Glucoside
36. Glyceryl Caprylate
37. Arginine
38. Linoleic Acid
39. Lactic Acid
40. Linolenic Acid
41. Citric Acid
42. Oleic Acid
43. Palmitic Acid
44. Glycine Soja Oil
45. Sclerotium Gum
46. Sodium Lactate
47. Sodium Citrate
48. Sodium Pca
49. Sodium Benzoate
50. Potassium Sorbate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. Eugenol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Mild cream cleanser using sodium lauroyl glutamate and coco-glucoside for gentle lather, stabilized with cetearyl alcohol and natural waxes. Fruit/extracts plus vitamin E for nourishment; zinc gluconate/benzoate preservation. Factory note: alcohol/wax ratio controls thickness, but excess may cause clogging. Ideal for daily exfoliation without over-drying.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol

ABRASIVE

Polylactic Acid

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Other ingredients

Stearic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum **Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateIsoamyl LaurateCocos Nucifera OilGlyceryl LaurateHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractScutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAdansonia Digitata Fruit ExtractTrifolium Pratense Leaf ExtractPoria Cocos ExtractPhragmites Communis ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilTocopherolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateRiboseSodium Lauroyl LactylateZea Mays StarchMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumCoco-GlucosideGlyceryl CaprylateArginineLinoleic AcidLactic AcidLinolenic AcidCitric AcidOleic AcidPalmitic AcidGlycine Soja OilSclerotium GumSodium LactateSodium CitrateSodium PcaSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolEugenol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Polylactic Acid

Physical exfoliating abrasive; particle size must suit efficacy without scratching

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Parfum **

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

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

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Laurate

Glyceryl laurate, emollient and emulsifier; plant-derived, gentle, low comedogenicity, suitable for cream systems.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Alpine Scutellaria extract with baicalin for antioxidants; potency depends on plant part.

Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract

Baobab fruit extract focused on antioxidant and soothing effects; stability should be monitored, minor protein sensitivity risk.

Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Poria Cocos Extract

Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant

Phragmites Communis Extract

Phragmites communis extract, primarily hydrating and conditioning; extraction method affects activity, control oxidation.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Tocopherol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Ribose

Ribose, humectant and skin conditioner; small molecule with high hygroscopicity, blend with other humectants.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Citric Acid

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

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Pca

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

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