Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate
The Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 94 ingredients (84 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
A
|
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isodecyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisobutyl Adipate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract | |
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Sunscreen Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosyl Hesperidin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
(Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
4
6
|
|
PEG-Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
(Astringent, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Stabilising, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
(Keratolytic) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Astringent, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Extract
(Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Carnitine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Seed Extract
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rutin
(Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Dipeptide-2
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-20
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Teprenone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rabdosia Rubescens Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
|
1
|
B
|
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosqualane | |
|
1
|
|
Cetraria Islandica Extract
(Cleansing, Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Chrysin
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
A
|
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dead Sea Salt | |
|
1
|
|
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Dunaliella Salina Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
7
|
|
BHA
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propyl Gallate
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Foaming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Citronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
