polaar Body Balm

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
2. Glycerin
3. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
6. Decyl Oleate
7. Cetearyl Glucoside
8. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
9. Parfum
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
12. Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
13. Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract
14. Tocopherol
15. Hydrolyzed Algin
16. Propanediol
17. Glyceryl Dibehenate
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Tribehenin
20. Sodium Polyacrylate
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Glyceryl Behenate
23. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
24. Citric Acid
25. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Linalool
28. Citronellol
29. Geraniol
30. Eugenol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholDecyl OleateGlyceryl Stearate Citrate

FRAGRANCE

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

ParfumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit ExtractRubus Chamaemorus Fruit ExtractRubus Arcticus Fruit ExtractTocopherolHydrolyzed AlginPropanediolGlyceryl DibehenateCaprylyl GlycolTribeheninSodium PolyacrylateXanthan GumGlyceryl BehenateCaprylhydroxamic AcidCitric AcidHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitratePhenoxyethanolLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolEugenol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract rich in polyphenols; antioxidant at <2%; stable profile with low irritation risk

Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Hydrolyzed Algin

Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Xanthan Gum

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

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Citric Acid

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Eugenol

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

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