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Balea med

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Balea med

Gel Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Moderate quality gel. Suitable for occasional use on Damaged, Dry hair, but consider alternatives for daily care.

Balea med by the brand — a gel formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Alcohol Denat, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbitol, Urea, Serine, Lecithin, Sodium Lactate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocoglucoside

Key Ingredients

Alcohol Denat

Drying alcohol, can damage hair

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant that protects hair but offers limited conditioning benefits

Fragrance

Can cause allergies or irritation

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Emollient that provides moisture but may be heavy for some hair types

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Alcohol Denat Drying alcohol, can damage hair Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant that protects hair but offers limited conditioning benefits Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Emollient that provides moisture but may be heavy for some hair types Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Lactic Acid pH balancer, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Phenethyl Alcohol Mild preservative with potential to cause slight dryness Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Allantoin Soothes scalp and promotes healthy hair growth Good
Tocopherol Vitamin E, antioxidant protection Good
Glyceryl Oleate Emollient that smooths hair cuticles, enhancing shine and color retention Good
Sorbitol Natural humectant, adds moisture Good
Urea Humectant that retains moisture and improves hair hydration Good
Serine Amino acid that helps retain moisture and improve hair texture Good
Lecithin Emollient that hydrates and smooths hair, enhancing softness Good
Sodium Lactate Humectant that helps maintain moisture balance without greasiness Good
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Moisturizing agent that adds softness and shine to hair Good
Cocoglucoside Gentle surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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