Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis hand cream from Balea lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Vanilla planifolia fruit extractKnown allergen (metal): Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, panthenol, pistacia vera seed oil, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, parfum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, allantoin, citric acid, disodium phosphate, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, potassium phosphate, benzaldehyde
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam with caution and patch test before full use.
Is You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam contains 2 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check You Are The Pistachio To My Cookie Hand & Nagel Balsam against your own profile.

