Contains Regulated Ingredients
EU Restricted Ingredients
These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
retinyl palmitateMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
cetrimonium chlorideMax 0.1%
Max concentration:0.1%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Leave-on hair products(c) Leave-on face products
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?
Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:
- Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
- Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
- pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
- Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
- Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients
These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.5
0Neutral 714
Detected actives & ideal pH
RetinolpH 5–6
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
21 natural 3 unknown 11 synthetic
Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 60% natural, 9% unknown and 31% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
Silicones1 silicone
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning12:aloe barbadensis leaf juice, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, hedera helix (ivy) leaf/stem extra, urtica dioica extract, humulus lupulus extract, melissa officinalis leaf extract, pyridoxine hcl, glycoproteins... +4 more
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Concentrated serum or cream — lightweight yet nutrient-dense
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.