Post Shave Balm by B. Men: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

3

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

4

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

5

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

6

Tapioca Starch EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent

RegenerationCleansingMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidant

7

Betaine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

8

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

9

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

10

Cyclohexasiloxane EWG 2

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair Conditioning

11

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

12

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

13

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

14

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

15

Nylon-12 EWG 1

Antistatic agent Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

SmoothingAntistatic

16

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

17

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

18

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

19

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

20

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

21

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

22

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

23

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

24

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

25

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum EWG 1

Binding Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former Adhesive

26

Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract EWG 1

Cleansing agent

27

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

28

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

29

Serine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Moisturising Masking Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportProtectionSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizing

30

Sodium Lactate EWG 1-3

Keratolytic Buffering agent Humectant Exfoliant

SoothingLighteningMoisturizing

31

Urea EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHair ConditioningProtectionSoothingMoisturizing

32

PEG-35 Castor Oil EWG 2-4

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Malassezia Feeding

33

Salix Nigra (Black Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

RegenerationHealingAntisepticSoothingAnti DandruffAcne fighting

34

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

35

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingAntifungalAnticelluliteHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntiviralAntisepticUV ProtectionAntioxidant

36

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair fixative Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Hair fixing Skin conditioning agent Surfactant Foaming

37

Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Root Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent

RegenerationHealingProtectionCleansingSoothing

39

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

40

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

41

Sodium Chloride EWG 1

Flavoring agent Oral care agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

42

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

43

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

44

Calcium Pantothenate EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning

45

Inositol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthHair Follicle NutritionHair Gloss

46

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

47

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationAnti AgingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

48

Trisodium EDTA EWG 1

Chelating agent

49

Biotin EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Antiseborrhoeic

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Gloss

50

Benzoic Acid EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Bulking agent Buffering agent PH adjuster Preservative

Antiseptic

51

Dehydroacetic Acid EWG 1

Preservative

Antiseptic

52

Tetrapeptide-21 EWG 1

Post Shave Balm

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