Aloe Soothing Gel Formula
After Sun
Updated 4w ago

Aloe Soothing Gel Formula

Nacomi
14Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
43% Natural57% synthetic

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.

Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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.
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
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
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a After Sun. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Ineffective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

43% natural57% synthetic
6 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 14 ingredients analyzed. 43% natural and 57% synthetic.

Preservatives4 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Chloride
skin conditioning2:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
humectant2:Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Cooling gel or lightweight lotion — soothing, often with aloe
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Cooling, soothing finish

Cooling sensation from aloe and menthol derivatives. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.