Natura Siberica Organic Certified Rich Cleansing Balm

Natura Siberica Organic Certified Rich Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Organic Certified Rich Cleansing Balm”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, tin, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.45–0.65%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.6%
TinEffect: High~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.1%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.1–0.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 behenateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.45–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Melilotus albus flower/leaf/stem extract~4.6–5.6%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.3–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Glycerin~3.1–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.4–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Octyldodecanol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Aralia mandzhurica leaf/stem
Not recognized
Water~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Wh h*, schizandra chinensis extractwh
Not recognized
Panax ginseng root extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Sorbus aucuparia fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterial

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Hesperis sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Pinus sibirica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamal
Tin~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Tin
Ingredient list view

Water, Melilotus albus flower/leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Octyldodecanol, Unknown, Water, Unknown, Panax ginseng root extract, Sorbus aucuparia fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Aquilegia sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract, Hesperis sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract, Pinus sibirica seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Tin

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