
3 PROHIBITED
Rooibos Day Cream
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 2 prohibited🔶 2 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
Ingredient composition · 31 total
Safe (2)Restricted (2)Prohibited (3)Unknown (24)
Composition
19% natural36% synthetic
🌿 6 natural❓ 14 unknown origin🧪 11 synthetic
Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 19% natural, 45% unknown origin and 36% synthetic.
Ingredients data:30 / 31explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
2 restricted (EU Annex III)
3 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#2
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 31 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
31 / 31Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 31 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Stearic Acid#3
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#4
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Glyceryl Stearate#5
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter#6
SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#7
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Triethanolamine#8
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Dimethicone#9
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid#10
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
Octocrylene#11
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Glyceryl Stearate SE#12
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol#13
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER
2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
Fragrance#14
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Aspalathus Linearis Extract#15
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aspalathus Linearis Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Aspalatus linearis, Leguminosae
Retinyl Palmitate#16⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Tocopheryl Acetate#18
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Panthenol#19
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Propylene Glycol#20
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#21
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#22
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
PEG-100 Stearate#23
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Disodium EDTA#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
BHT#25
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
DMDM Hydantoin#26
PRESERVATIVE
1,3-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
Methylparaben#27
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben#28
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#29🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#30🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
No function
Linalool#31⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.





