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.
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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
5.8
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
14 natural 2 unknown 4 synthetic
Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 70% natural, 10% unknown and 20% synthetic.
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning10:Helianthus Annuus, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin, Lecithin... +2 more
hair conditioning6:Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Oleoyl Sarcosine, Lanolin Alcohol
type of chemical entity5:Isopropyl Myristate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Medium-weight cream with balanced consistency
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow
Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.