
Ahava Apple Of Sodom Essence
AHAVA
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 31 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Mineral Water |
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Bis Peg 18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent to dissolve substances insoluble in water, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting) |
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A
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Trehalose (Humectant, Moisturising, Flavoring Agent) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Saccharide Isomerate (Humectant) |
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Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract (Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice |
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A
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Biosaccharide Gum 1 (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Tripeptide 3 (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Perfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Acmella Oleracea Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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B
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Propylene Glycol (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioningagent - Miscellaneous) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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B
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Trideceth 9 (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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Calotropis Procera (Apple Of Sodom) Callus Extract |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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A
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Allantoin (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
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B
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
![]() Good for dry skin
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Sea Water (Solvent, Humectant) |
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Water (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Galactoarabinan (Fragrance, Film Forming) |
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Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract (Emollient) |
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Hexyl Cinnamal (Masking, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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