Hair Strengthening Balm
The African Pride Hair Strengthening Balm is a misc. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (10 low-risk) rates it Excellent (83/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
|
Petrolatum
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Moisturising, Uv Absorber) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM
(Antistatic, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent) |
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Myristate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Urtica Dioica
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Arctium Lappa Root Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Betula Alba Leaf
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Canina Fruit
(Cosmetic Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Taraxacum Officinale Root
(Not Reported) |
|
|
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Serotina Bark
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rumex Crispus Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sambucus Nigra Flower
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lanolin
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skinprotectant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
CI 26100
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 61565
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 47000
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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