balea Soft-Öl Shower Gel
balea Balea Soft-Öl Shower Gel lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycerin
- Coco-Glucoside
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Citric Acid
- Glycol Distearate
- Parfum
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Laureth-4
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tocopherol
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Chloride
- Potassium Sorbate
- Linalool
- Hexyl Cinnamal
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Formulation view SLES base with cocamidopropyl betaine; coco-glucoside aids foaming. Glycerin and sweet almond oil provide moisturizing; guar gum derivative conditions. Glycol distearate thickens; PEG-40 castor oil solubilizes oils. Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate; citric acid adjusts pH. For daily body washing. SLES is strong; oils balance feel. Fragrance may cause sensitization.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateCoco-Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl OleateGlycol Distearate
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
ParfumGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDicaprylyl EtherLauryl AlcoholLaureth-4Sodium HydroxideTocopherolHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateSodium BenzoateSodium ChloridePotassium SorbateLinaloolHexyl Cinnamal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
- Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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