The Doux Bonita Afro Balm
The Doux
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
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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.
UV Protection from (2) 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 44 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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2
|
A
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
2
|
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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1
|
A
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Vp/ Va Copolymer (Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
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1
|
A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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1
|
B
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Tridecyl Stearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
3
|
B
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Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
B
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Tridecyl Trimellitate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
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Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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1
3
|
A
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Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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1
|
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Arctium Majus (Burdock) Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
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Beeswax (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
8
|
A
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Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) (Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
UV Protection
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
B
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Betaine (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent) |
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1
|
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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1
|
A
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
B
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Masking, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Tonic) |
Good for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
2
|
B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract |
Bad for sensitive skin
Good for oily skin
|
1
5
|
B
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract |
|
3
|
A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
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2
|
A
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Cyclohexasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
|
A
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Dimethiconol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising) |
Silicone
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1
|
|
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Smoothing) |
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract (Emollient, Soothing, Tonic, Astringent) |
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1
|
A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Skin Conditioning, Sunscreen Agent) |
|
1
|
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Hexapeptide 11 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
|
A
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
Bad for oily skin
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1
|
A
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Hydrolyzed Corn Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch (Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
1
2
|
A
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
1
|
|
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Phenyl Trimethicone (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80 (Denaturant , Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
|
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Exclusive) |
|
1
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium Edta (Chelating Agent) |
|
1
|
A
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Tribehenin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
7
|
B
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Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative) |
|
2
4
|
A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
8
|
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Good for dry skin
|
1
3
|
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|
2
|
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Mica (Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
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