The Cleansing Balm
The Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (25 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
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cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
B
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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
(Emulsifying) |
|
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|
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VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
(Skin Conditioning) |
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PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
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C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
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1
|
A
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Phytosterols
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
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Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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1
|
A
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Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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3
|
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Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
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2
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A
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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
|
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1
|
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Water
(Solvent) |
|
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2
3
|
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Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
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1
|
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
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1
|
A
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Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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1
|
A
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Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
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1
|
A
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Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
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1
|
A
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Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Lysine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
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3
|
A
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Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
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3
|
B
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Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
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1
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Oligopeptide-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Oligopeptide-177
(Not Reported) |
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