Marine Cleansing Balm by Meg Cosmetics: Ingredient Analysis

1

Ethylhexyl Stearate EWG 1

Emollient

Softening

2

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate EWG 1

Emollient

3

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate EWG 3

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Malassezia Feeding

4

Polyethylene EWG 2-4

Binder Oral care agent Bulking agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Film former Abrasive Adhesive

CleansingSoftening Comedogenic 2/5

5

PEG-10 Isostearate EWG 3

Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

6

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

7

Beeswax EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former Surfactant Epilating agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingHair Loss PreventionSofteningHair Gloss

8

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

9

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

10

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

11

Water EWG 1

Solvent

12

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

13

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

14

Algin EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Masking Binding Viscosity controlling agent

RegenerationAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

15

Saccharina Japonica Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin protecting

16

Spirulina Platensis Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

17

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementLighteningSoftening

18

Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Astringent

RejuvenationAnti AgingTones Up SkinSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidantNutrifying

19

Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Astringent Tonic

Tones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

20

Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

HealingCleansingTones Up SkinSoothingSofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

21

Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning

22

Phyllanthus Emblica (Indian Gooseberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

AnestheticAntisepticSoothingLighteningAcne fightingAntioxidant

23

Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

24

Malpighia Glabra (West Indian Cherry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionAntioxidantNutrifying

25

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationCleansingSoothingAntioxidant

26

Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Anti AgingProtectionTones Up SkinElasticity Improvement

27

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract EWG 1

Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningAntioxidant

28

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract EWG 4

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic Refreshing

29

Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract EWG 1

Tonic

30

Collagen Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

31

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

32

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

33

Hydroxyacetophenone EWG 1

Antioxidant

34

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract EWG 1

35

Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

36

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

37

Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower Extract EWG 1-3

Emollient Oral care agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

39

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

40

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Follicle NutritionHair ConditioningRejuvenationAnti DandruffSofteningNutrifying

42

Corallina Officinalis Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Marine Cleansing Balm

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