bamford Balancing Tonic
bamford Bamford Balancing Tonic lists 23 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Aqua
- Sea Water
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Glycerin*
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Propanediol
- Inulin
- Salicylic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Maris Sal
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil*
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sorbic Acid
- Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil*
- Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
- Linalool
- Citral
- Limonene
- Geraniol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 保湿剂
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*Glycerin*
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Sea Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- PRESERVATIVE
- Benzyl Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Inulin
Other ingredients
Salicylic AcidCitric AcidMaris SalAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideSodium HyaluronateCitrus Aurantium Flower Oil*Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*Sodium HydroxideSorbic AcidBackhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil*Porphyridium Cruentum ExtractLinaloolCitralLimoneneGeraniol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* | 保湿剂,舒缓剂,植物提取物 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sea Water | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | — | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin* | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Sal | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Porphyridium Cruentum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Natural humectant and soothing agent; high water content requires preservation, batch variability and allergens possible.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sea Water
- Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.
- Glycerin*
- Glycerin; workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives for winter formulas.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Maris Sal
- Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
- Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
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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