Hammam Shower Gel
Shower Gel
Updated 4w ago

Hammam Shower Gel

Therme
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
45% Natural55% 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.

Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Juniperus Virginiana Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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.

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 Shower Gel. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 16035Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, 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
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

45% natural55% synthetic
9 natural 11 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 45% natural and 55% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance4:Parfum, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate
surfactant3:Coco-Glucoside, Lauroyl/​Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Cocobetaine
perfuming3:Parfum, Glyceryl Oleate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.