alterra Pflegedusche Bio-Limette
alterra Alterra Pflegedusche Bio-Limette 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Lauryl Glucoside
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Maris SalAgave Americana Leaf Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II
- Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE · 限制 III
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Other ingredients
Sodium PCADisodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Cocoyl GlutamateAlcohol DenatGlycerinLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateParfumLimoneneCitral
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Coco-Sulfate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Sal | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Agave Americana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/354 | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant; effective cleansing, may cause dryness
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Maris Sal
- Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.
- Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
- Lime fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains photosensitizing furocoumarins/allergens, limit concentration, avoid sun exposure.
- Agave Americana Leaf Extract
- Hydrating botanical; potential allergen for sensitive skin, patch-test first
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
- Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil, high concentration is irritating, contains allergens like citral, EU usage limits apply.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
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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