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
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (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.
Ingredient Chemistry
pH Efficacy
pH Efficacy
5.1
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
15 natural 4 synthetic
Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural and 21% synthetic.
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning8:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice Root) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
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.