Is Balea MEN Arctic Fresh Duschgel Fragrance-Free Safe?
High concern Standard: Fragrance-Free
Fails standards
3 of 36 flagged (3 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 1.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 1.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (3)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fragrance-Free standards:
Parfum HIGH Concern
Official European INCI designation for complex proprietary fragrance formulations.
Citation: European Commission. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annex III.
Linalool HIGH Concern
Terpene pre-hapten that oxidizes upon atmospheric exposure to form potent contact-sensitizing hydroperoxides.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Limonene HIGH Concern
Citrus terpene that oxidizes on skin into limonene hydroperoxides with high clinical patch test positivity.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, SCCS/1459/11 (2012).
Complete INCI formulation (36 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fragrance-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua | Pass |
| 2 | Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Pass |
| 3 | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Pass |
| 4 | Acryletes Copolymer | Pass |
| 5 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 6 | Tocopherol | Pass |
| 7 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Pass |
| 8 | Ascorbyl Palmitate | Pass |
| 9 | Parfum | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 10 | Menthol | Pass |
| 11 | Mannitol | Pass |
| 12 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 13 | Coco-Glucoside | Pass |
| 14 | Glyceryl Oleate | Pass |
| 15 | PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Pass |
| 16 | Benzophenone-4 | Pass |
| 17 | Ethyl-Hexyl Salicylate | Pass |
| 18 | Cellulose | Pass |
| 19 | Buthyl Methoxydi-Benzoylmethane | Pass |
| 20 | Microcrystalline Cellulose | Pass |
| 21 | Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate | Pass |
| 22 | Lecithin | Pass |
| 23 | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | Pass |
| 24 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
| 25 | Doium Benzoate | Pass |
| 26 | Potassium Sorbate | Pass |
| 27 | Benzyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 28 | Linalool | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 29 | Benzyl Salicylate | Pass |
| 30 | Limonene | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 31 | Hexyl Cinnamal | Pass |
| 32 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 33 | Citric Acid | Pass |
| 34 | Sodium Sulfate | Pass |
| 35 | CI 42090 | Pass |
| 36 | CI 74160 | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fragrance-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Arctic Fresh Duschgel
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 10.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 8.5/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 4.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Gluten-Free 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
4010355059925(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.