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.
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
Sodium DehydroacetateMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
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.
Nanomaterial Ingredients
These ingredients are in nanomaterial form. EU law requires [nano] labelling in the ingredient list and pre-market notification to the Commission.
- nanoTitanium Dioxide [Nano]Nanomaterial — requires mandatory labelling as [nano] per EU Regulation No 1223/2009 Art. 19.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
6.7
0Neutral 714
Gluconolactone is at pH 6.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba (Beeswax)*
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
17 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic
Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 4% unknown and 25% synthetic.
UV filters1 filter
TypeMineral
Preservatives1 preservative
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder*, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Leaf Extract*, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil^, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Gluconolactone
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.
