Desert Essence balancing face oil
Desert Essence desert essence balancing face oil lists 11 ingredients on its label, 11 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.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil *
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil*
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil*
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil*
- Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil *
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil*
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil *
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil *
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Anhydrous oil base with jojoba oil, pomegranate seed oil, and botanical essential oils. Aims to balance skin sebum and hydrate. Suitable for dry to combination skin. Factory note: Water-free systems are stable, but plant oils require antioxidants and light protection to prevent oxidation.
Key ingredients
- 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- 润肤剂
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil *
- 香料
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil*
- 增香剂
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*
- 香氛
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil*Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil*Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil *
- 香精
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*
Other ingredients
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil*Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil *Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil *
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil * | 润肤剂,皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil* | 香料,皮肤调理剂,皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil* | 增香剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil* | 香氛,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil* | 香精, 精油, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil* | 香氛,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil * | 香氛,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil* | 香料,抗氧化剂,皮肤调理剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil * | 香氛,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil * | 香氛,驱虫剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 1 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Jojoba oil, a liquid wax mimicking sebum; low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil *
- Pomegranate seed oil, linoleic-rich; oxidation-prone, keep cold, short shelf life.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil*
- Photosensitizing citrus essential oil; keep low (<0.1%) in facial/day-use products.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*
- Lavender essential oil; contains allergenic substances (linalool, etc.), subject to EU 26 allergen limits.
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil*
- Essential oil, fragrant allergens; sensitization risk above ~0.5%, test patch first.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil*
- Bergamot oil with furanocoumarins; strong photosensitizer; caution for face/neck, label photo-sensitivity.
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil*
- Black pepper oil; pungent, limit ≤0.5%, avoid on irritated or acne-prone skin.
- Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil *
- Cedarwood essential oil; generally low irritant, avoid high-dose long-term use.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil*
- Rosemary leaf essential oil; sensitizing, high concentration irritant; check for allergen labeling
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil *
- Geranium essential oil; moderate sensitization, keep ≤1%, avoid on reactive skin.
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil *
- Lemongrass oil, high citral; strong sensitizer, avoid in reactive or pediatric formulas.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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