alpha-h Essential Hydration Cream
alpha-h Alpha-H Essential Hydration Cream lists 40 ingredients on its label, 34 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Dimethicone
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Carbomer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Hordeum Vulgare Cera
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Panthenol
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Isomerized Linoleic Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Triolein
- Behenic Acid
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
- Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Palmitic Acid
- Propyl Gallate
- Citric Acid
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Tocopherol
- Beta-Sitosterol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Moisturizing cream using dimethicone and polyols for slip and humectancy. Macadamia and evening primrose oils support barrier lipids. Contains peptides and rhodiola for conditioning. Carbomer thickener. Suitable for general skin types. Factory note: Blending silicone and plant oils requires careful rheology management to prevent phase separation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilGlyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis OilEthylhexyl PalmitateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomerPhenoxyethanolPotassium HydroxideHordeum Vulgare CeraTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide StearatePanax Ginseng Root ExtractIsomerized Linoleic AcidCaprylyl GlycolTriticum Vulgare Germ OilCananga Odorata Leaf OilLinoleic AcidTrioleinBehenic AcidMentha Piperita OilPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractHordeum Vulgare Root ExtractCupressus Sempervirens Seed ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Palmitic AcidPropyl GallateCitric AcidAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherolBeta-Sitosterol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Hordeum Vulgare Cera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Isomerized Linoleic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 3 | Green |
| Triolein | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Behenic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/123 | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propyl Gallate | ANTIOXIDANT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Sitosterol | EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Hordeum Vulgare Cera
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids for repair and soothing; strict content limits required to avoid liver toxicity.
- Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
- Al-Mg stearate for emulsification and viscosity; metal soaps may migrate at high temp.
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Isomerized Linoleic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic
- Triolein
- Triolein (glyceryl trioleate), liquid emollient; greasy, prone to rancidity, store cool with antioxidants.
- Behenic Acid
- Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract
- Plant extract with astringent and conditioning components, used in skincare at low concentration, check restriction labeling.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Propyl Gallate
- Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Beta-Sitosterol
- Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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