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Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream

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Balea

Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream

hand cream · 100 ml · Body

Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream is free of drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citral).

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua 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. 4Glyceryl Stearate SeA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
  5. 5Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
  6. 6Ethylhexyl StearateEthylhexyl Stearate is a light, oil-like ester made from stearic acid and a branched…
  7. 7Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
  8. 8Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  9. 9PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  10. 10PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  11. 11ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  12. 12Sodium Cetearyl SulfateA salt made from cetearyl alcohol, a blend of fatty alcohols, that helps water and oil…Sulfates
  13. 13Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  14. 14Butyris Lac Powder
  15. 15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  16. 16Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
  17. 17Potassium PhosphatePotassium Phosphate is a mineral salt, made from potassium and phosphoric acid, that…
  18. 18Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
  19. 19LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
  21. 21VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…
  22. 22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4066447951523, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#11)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#20)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#19), Citral (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Cetearyl Sulfate (#12)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream fragrance-free?

No. Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream contains Parfum (ingredient 11 of 23).

Does Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Hand Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Shea butter.

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