Balance Serum

Isana

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About this product

The Isana Balance Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 14 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Emulsion
Ingredients
14
Low-risk
13
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
Germany

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Minimal Ingredients

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 4/3
Good for dry skin
Glucose Squalane Ectoin Glycerin
Caution for dry skin
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Glycerin
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 1/3
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Caution for sensitive skin
Glycerin Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

14 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All14 Skin Conditioning10 Hair Conditioning4 Emulsion Stabilising4 Humectant4 Fragrance3 Emulsifying2 Buffering Agent2 Viscosity Controlling2
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning)
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
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising)
1
Ectoin
(Buffering Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
B
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
B
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying)
1
A
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous)
1
A
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben

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Key ingredients

Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Protecting
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant

Benefits

Good for dry skin

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Squalane
Emollient, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientHair conditioningRefattingSkin conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Bulking agent, Viscosity increasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Bulking agentViscosity increasing agentViscosity controlling
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Emulsion stabilising
Ectoin
Buffering agent, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Buffering agentSkin conditioningEmollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSurfactant - cleansingagentEmulsifying
Glucose
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Flavoring agentHumectantSkin-conditioning agent- miscellaneous
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion stabilising, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emulsion stabilisingSkin conditioningViscosity increasing agentViscosity controlling
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A DeodorantSkin conditioning
Panthenol
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Antistatic agentHair conditioningSkin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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