
3 PROHIBITED
Silk Essentials
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 6 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Ingredient composition · 16 total
Safe (0)Restricted (2)Prohibited (3)Unknown (11)
Composition
6% natural38% synthetic
🌿 1 natural❓ 9 unknown origin🧪 6 synthetic
Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 6% natural, 56% unknown origin and 38% synthetic.
Ingredients data:15 / 16explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
2 restricted (EU Annex III)
3 need review
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 16 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
16 / 16Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 16 ingredients missing description or function
Cyclopentasiloxane#1
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Cyclotetrasiloxane#2
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Dimethicone#3
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Dimethiconol#4
ANTIFOAMING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
Cyclohexasiloxane#5
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. It...
Alcohol#6
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate#7
ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
Fragrance#8
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate#9
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Benzyl Benzoate#10⚠️ Restricted
A common fragrance ingredient that has a faint sweet balsamic smell. It can also be a solvent and can fight against microbes and insects very well.It&a…
No function
Citronellol#11⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Eugenol#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Hexyl Cinnamal#13
PERFUMING
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
Linalool#14
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#15
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Lilial#16🚫 Prohibited
Lilial is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function




