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.
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
SALICYLIC ACIDMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
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
5.0
0Neutral 714
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic 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
21 natural 2 unknown 11 synthetic
Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 62% natural, 6% unknown and 32% synthetic.
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Functions Overview (15)
fragrance8:HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, TARTARIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, CARAMEL, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, PARFUM, FRAGRANCE.
skin conditioning7:CETYL ESTERS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
type of chemical entity5:ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Texture & Feel
Texture & Feel
Expected texture
Rich, buttery cream that melts into hair strands for deep conditioning
SpreadabilityNeeds warming
AbsorptionSlow
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.