Aesop Deodorant
Aesop Deodorant lists 18 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
- Alcohol Denat
- Water
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Polysorbate 80
- Zinc Ricinoleate
- Glycerin
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Citric Acid
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
- Linalool
- D-Limonene
- Geraniol
- Farnesol
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains parabensContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Alcohol-based deodorant with witch hazel and essential oils. Polysorbate aids dispersion; aminomethyl propanol buffers pH. No traditional preservatives. Suits those seeking freshness. Factory note: high alcohol concentration may irritate sensitive skin, and essential oils require strict labeling compliance.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80Glycerin
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Ricinoleate
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
Lavandula Angustifolia OilCitric AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSalvia Officinalis OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower OilLinaloolD-LimoneneGeraniolFarnesol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Ricinoleate | ANTICAKING, DEODORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 2 · – | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC · 限制 III/350 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Zinc Ricinoleate
- Metallic soap for deodorizing and opacifying; oil-absorbing, used in antiperspirants, comedogenic risk
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
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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