Is Balea MEN Arctic Fresh Duschgel Rosacea & Eczema-Safe Safe?
High concern Standard: Rosacea & Eczema-Safe
Fails safety standards
2 of 36 flagged (2 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 4.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 4.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Rosacea & Eczema-Safe standards:
Menthol HIGH Concern
Sensory counter-irritant that activates TRPM8 cold-sensing receptors, provoking reactive vasodilatory flush.
Citation: Wilkin J, Dahl M, Detmar M, et al. Standard classification of rosacea: Report of the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;46(4):584-587.
Parfum HIGH Concern
Synthetic aroma compound mixture triggering inflammatory responses in hyper-reactive facial skin.
Citation: Uter W, et al. European Society of Contact Dermatitis Guideline for Diagnostic Patch Testing-Recommendations on Best Practice. Contact Dermatitis. 2026.
Complete INCI formulation (36 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Rosacea & Eczema-Safe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 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 | Pass |
| 29 | Benzyl Salicylate | Pass |
| 30 | Limonene | Pass |
| 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 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe flags:
Other safety checks for Arctic Fresh Duschgel
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.