Ingredient Analysis
Key Ingredients
Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
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 HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Zinc SulfateMax 72.0%
Max concentration:72.0%
Product types:(a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age(b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age(c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age(d) Other products
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions: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.
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
5.4
0Neutral 714
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Microbiome
Composition & Ethics
Product Details
Attributes
Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Keratin
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant
Composition
30 natural 1 unknown 9 synthetic
Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural, 3% unknown and 22% synthetic.
Fragrance3 essential oils
Functions Overview (15)
skin conditioning15:Keratin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil*... +7 more
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. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.