Therapium BALNEA™ Hand & Body Wash — Grapefruit in a cinematic scene

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Therapium BALNEA™ Hand & Body Wash — Grapefruit

A citrus wash for hands and body.

Every figure below is printed on the bottle.

  • 490 mlbottle with pump
  • 4coconut-derived cleansers
  • 7declared fragrance allergens
  • 1formula for hands and body

Bright citrus freshness for hands and body

An uplifting 490 ml hand and body wash with coconut-derived cleansers, betaine and organic blueberry extract, scented with crisp natural grapefruit.

Visible benefits

Cleansing & freshness

  • Family-sized pump bottle — generous 490 ml format designed for frequent hand-washing at the sink or daily use in the shower.
  • A clean, fresh feel — plant-derived cleansing agents lift away dirt and excess oil.

Hydration

  • Hydration without stickiness — betaine helps the skin hold water.

Key ingredients

  1. Sodium Coco-Sulfate Coconut-derived cleanser

    creates a generous lather

  2. Cocamidopropyl Betaine Mild coconut surfactant

    cushions lather

  3. Sodium Cocoamphoacetate Mild amphoteric surfactant

    gentle cleansing support

  4. Betaine Plant-derived humectant

    helps skin feel comfortable

  5. Coco-Glucoside Non-ionic sugar surfactant

    gentle cleansing

  6. Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract Organic blueberry extract

    skin conditioning (small amount)

What the science says

Coconut-derived surfactants — In research on shampoos, cleansing agents (surfactants) lifted oil and dirt from scalp and hair; it was not a test of this wash, but the same kind of cleansing agent does the work here. [1]

Plant humectants — Research on moisturising ingredients notes that humectants hydrate the outermost skin layer. Results depend on the whole formula and on regular use; in a wash-off product the effect is small. [2]

The cited research is about cleansing agents in shampoos and about moisturising ingredients in general, not about this wash. Here the coconut-derived cleansers (sodium coco-sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate, coco-glucoside) lead the list, with betaine as ingredient 6. Organic blueberry fruit extract is ingredient 10, after the fragrance, in a small amount. The citrus essential oils bring seven declared fragrance allergens, including limonene and citral; if you react to essential oils, one of our other scents may suit you better.

These are published studies on the ingredients, not tests of this product. Study concentrations and formulas differ from ours; individual results vary.

Studies cited

  1. D'Souza P, Rathi SK (2015). Shampoo and conditioners: what a dermatologist should know?. Indian Journal of Dermatology 60(3):248-254. PubMed 26120149 · DOI
  2. Lodén M (2003). Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 4(11):771-788. PubMed 14572299 · DOI

Your routine

Daily

  1. Pump onto wet hands or damp body skin in the shower.
  2. Massage into a rich, gentle lather.
  3. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.
  4. Suitable for frequent daily hand-washing and whole-body cleansing.

Who it's for

Anyone seeking a refreshing daily wash for hands and body with a sharp citrus grapefruit scent. Note: Contains seven declared fragrance allergens from essential oils.

Good to know

  • For hands and body.
  • Vegan.
  • Seven declared fragrance allergens — Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool. The other three scents declare one.
  • What "fragrance free" actually means explains how to read these names on any label.

Which of the four scents — and the difference that matters

All four share one formula and differ only in the fragrance. But the fragrances are not equivalent on the label, and that is the thing worth knowing before you buy:

  • Grapefruit — this one. It declares seven fragrance allergens: Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol and Linalool. That is the trade-off for a citrus scent built on essential oils rather than a synthetic accord.
  • Peppermint & Dark Cedar — cool and dry. One declared allergen: Benzyl Alcohol.
  • Ginger & Smoky Cardamom — warm and spiced. One declared allergen: Benzyl Alcohol.
  • Patchouli & Amber Vanilla — sweet and resinous. One declared allergen: Benzyl Alcohol.

If you know you react to limonene or linalool — the two most common fragrance allergens in cosmetics — one of the other three is the safer pick. And if you would rather avoid the question entirely, the SERAVIA™ Face & Body Cleanser is the low-fragrance option in the same size, though note it contains hydrolysed wheat protein.

What's in the bottle

490 ml.

Scent

Bright and citrus — grapefruit, with the sharp lift you would expect from it.

Full ingredients (INCI) Aqua, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract➀, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Limonene➁, Citronellol➁, Citral➁, Benzyl Salicylate➁, Geraniol➁, Linalool➁. ➀ Ingredients from organic farming. ➁ From natural essential oils.

The studies cited are about the ingredients, not tests of this product. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.

Side by side

BALNEA™ next to a typical supermarket wash

What you can check on our bottle, set against what a typical wash in this category prints.

Therapium BALNEA™Many supermarket washes
Cleansing base Therapium BALNEA™Four coconut-derived cleansers: sodium coco-sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate and coco-glucoside Many supermarket washesUsually sodium laureth sulfate as the primary cleanser
Humectant Therapium BALNEA™Betaine humectant on the ingredient list for skin comfort Many supermarket washesOften glycerin, usually further down the list; sometimes none
Botanical extract Therapium BALNEA™Organic blueberry fruit extract, marked on the label for organic farming Many supermarket washesFrequently none; when present, often placed after preservatives
Fragrance Therapium BALNEA™Grapefruit from natural essential oils; 7 allergens named on the label Many supermarket washesUsually a synthetic accord; allergens declared only above the legal threshold
Format and size Therapium BALNEA™490 ml pump bottle, for hands and body Many supermarket washesCommonly smaller bottles without a pump, for the body only
Vegan Therapium BALNEA™Yes, printed on the front label Many supermarket washesNot always stated on the packaging
Full declaration Therapium BALNEA™Every ingredient printed in label order, with every declared allergen Many supermarket washesThe full list is often hard to find before purchase

No brand is named here because no brand was tested. The right-hand column describes the category from publicly printed labels.

On the pack

Full ingredients (INCI)

In the order printed on the label, from the highest concentration down.

Aqua, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract➀, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Limonene➁, Citronellol➁, Citral➁, Benzyl Salicylate➁, Geraniol➁, Linalool➁.

➀ Ingredients from organic farming. ➁ From natural essential oils.

Good to know: Contains seven declared fragrance allergens: Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool from natural essential oils. For hands and body.

For external use only. A cosmetic acts on the appearance of the skin and hair.

Who makes it

Made in the EU, vegan and fully declared

BALNEA™ is made in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and labelled vegan. Therapium Ltd in London owns the brand and sells it.

  • Vegan
  • 490 ml pump bottle
  • Four coconut-derived cleansers
  • Made in the EU

Product safety information

ManufacturerNORD Beauty SIA (reg. no. 40203354922)
Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
support@selfnamed.com

Responsible personEU: NORD Beauty SIA, Balozu 20a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia · support@selfnamed.com
UK: Mypure Ltd, Unit 1 Bethersden Business Centre, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3JL, United Kingdom

The front label of the BALNEA™ bottle
Questions

The questions people actually ask

Short answers from what is printed on the pack. If what you need is not here, ask us before you buy rather than after.

Answers refer to the formula printed on the pack you receive.

Why does this scent declare 7 fragrance allergens?

Because the grapefruit scent is built on natural essential oils, and citrus essential oils bring their own fragrance components — limonene, citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool and benzyl salicylate. Each is declared on the label.

Can I use it on my face?

It is made for hands and body, and that is what the label says. For facial cleansing, choose a wash specifically formulated for the face.

Does it contain sulfates?

Yes. The second ingredient is sodium coco-sulfate, a coconut-derived surfactant, alongside three milder cleansers. If you avoid sulfates entirely, this is not the wash for you.

Does it leave skin feeling dry or tight?

It is formulated with betaine, a plant humectant, and a balanced surfactant blend to rinse clean without leaving skin feeling tight or dry.

How should I use BALNEA™ Hand & Body Wash?

Apply to damp skin on hands or body, work into a lather, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Is it vegan?

Yes. It is labelled vegan on the front of the bottle, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.

How much is in the bottle?

490 ml, in an amber pump bottle.

What are the shipping rates and returns?

Made and dispatched from Latvia: delivery usually takes 3–6 working days to Romania and 3–7 working days to the other countries we ship to. Delivery costs €6.90 and is free on orders over €89 (Romania: 19 lei, free from 190 lei). Unopened products can be returned within 30 days of delivery; this includes your legal 14-day right of withdrawal. Details: Shipping & delivery and Returns & refunds.

A bright grapefruit wash for hands and body.

Add BALNEA™ to your bathroom or sink. Unopened, it can be returned within 30 days.

  • 490 ml€24,95

Ships from Latvia · 3–6 working days · free shipping over €89

30-day returns · unopened products

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