Silk Smoothing Blow-Dry Balm
The Neal & Wolf Silk Smoothing Blow-Dry Balm is a misc. Our analysis of its 33 ingredients (19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Isononanoate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Palmitate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Stearate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
A
|
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
|
A
|
Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative, Bulking Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
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