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 SalicylateMax Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Max concentration:Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) | Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: Salicylic acid: | Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** | **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. | Salicylic acid salts: | Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** | ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
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
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey Extract
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
6 natural 10 synthetic
Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 38% natural and 62% synthetic.
Surfactants3 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueNone
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish
Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.