Hand Balm from The Ritual of Ayurveda

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
4. 4Undecane
5. 5Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
6. 6Glyceryl Stearate CitrateA mild emulsifier made by combining glycerin, stearic acid and citric acid. It helps…
7. 7Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8. 8Tridecane
9. 9Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
10. 10Rosa Damascena Flower Water
11. 11Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids/Bioflavonoids
12. 12Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
13. 13InulinInulin is a plant-based carbohydrate, a chain of fructose units, usually taken from…
14. 14Fructose
15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
16. 16Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
17. 17Glyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl Caprylate is a mild ester of glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in…
18. 18Phytic Acid
19. 19Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
20. 20Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
21. 21PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
22. 22Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
30. 30Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
31. 31Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
32. 32Sorbic AcidSorbic acid is a natural-origin preservative that helps stop mold and yeast from…
33. 33Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
34. 34Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8719134143348, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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