Straight Balm
The Fekkai Straight Balm is a misc. Our analysis of its 53 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isoamyl Laurate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
PVP
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Heptyl Glucoside
(Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Amylopectin
(Binding Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza sativa extract
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Xylitylglucoside
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anhydroxylitol
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Glycolate
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Sodium Formate
(Buffering Agent, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
