
6 PROHIBITED
Rooibos Nourishing Night Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited⚠️ 1 needs review🔶 7 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 2
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
- 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) — 1
- Petrolatum, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
Ingredient composition · 36 total
Safe (1)Restricted (7)Prohibited (4)Unknown (24)
Composition
28% natural16% synthetic
🌿 10 natural❓ 20 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic
Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 28% natural, 56% unknown origin and 16% synthetic.
Ingredients data:34 / 36explained
6 prohibited (EU Annex II)
7 restricted (EU Annex III)
8 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 36 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
36 / 36Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️4 of 36 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Cetearyl Alcohol#2
mixture
mixture of fatty alcohols
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Petrolatum#4🚫 Prohibited
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystal…
Stearic Acid#5
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Isopropyl Palmitate#6
BINDING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isopropyl palmitate
Glycereth-26#7
HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
Panthenol#9
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Dimethicone#10
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract#11
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Aspalatus linearis
Tocopheryl Acetate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Retinyl Palmitate#13⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Ascorbyl Palmitate#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil#15
Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Lanolin#16
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lanolin is a refined derivative of the unctuous fat-like sebaceous secretion of sheep. It consists of a highly complex mixture of esters of high molecular weigh…
Triethanolamine#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Carbomer#18
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Propylene Glycol#19
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Glyceryl Stearate#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citric Acid#21
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Disodium EDTA#22
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
BHA#23
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
BHT#24
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Propylene Glycol#25
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Methylisothiazolinone#26
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
No function
Decylene Glycol#27
SKIN CONDITIONING
1,2-Decanediol
Fragrance#28
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#29⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#30🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Citronellol#31⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Coumarin#32⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Hexyl Cinnamal#33⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#34🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Limonene#35⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Linalool#36⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
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