aromatica Tea Tree Balancing Emulsion

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. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
2. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Aqua
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
8. Cocos Nucifera Oil
9. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
10. Plantago Major Leaf Extract
11. Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
14. Cetearyl Alcohol
15. Betaine
16. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
17. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
18. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
19. Propanediol
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22. Arginine
23. Allantoin
24. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
25. Limonene
26. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
29. Linalool
30. Verbena Officinalis Extract
31. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
32. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
33. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
34. Usnea Barbata Extract
35. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
36. Citral
37. Styrax Benzoin Gum

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Other ingredients

Arctium Lappa Root ExtractPlantago Major Leaf ExtractSymphytum Officinale Root Extract1,2-HexanediolCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCetearyl AlcoholBetaineHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesButyrospermum Parkii ButterOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilPropanediolEthylhexylglycerinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineAllantoinCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilLimoneneHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansXanthan GumTamarindus Indica Seed PolysaccharideLinaloolVerbena Officinalis ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractCitralStyrax Benzoin Gum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Glycerin

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

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

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Plantago Major Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Symphytum Officinale Root Extract

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Propanediol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Arginine

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

Bergamot peel oil with EU limits; furanocoumarin content causes photosensitivity, avoid in AM or stabilize

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Xanthan Gum

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

Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide

Natural film-forming humectant, 0.1–1%; thickener, prone to oxidation, keep away from light

Linalool

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

Verbena Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Styrax Benzoin Gum

Natural resin thickener and fragrance carrier; may contain sensitizing constituents at high levels

Related products in this category

• sisley Sisley Phyto-Khol Perfect Eyeliner
• loreal L'Oreal Hidra Total 5
• ciate Ciate Makeup Melter
• matrix Matrix Total Results High Amplify Wonder Boost Root Lifter
• gigi Gigi Spa, Creme
• be-minimalist Be Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 0.2%