Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask is a wash-off mask. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). 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
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Heilmoor Clay
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
lithothamnion calcareum powder
(Abrasive) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
A
|
Bentonite
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Talc
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Maris Limus Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Lessonia Nigrescens Powder
(Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Fucus Vesiculosus Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc PCA
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
|
Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
