the-history-of-whoo The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Massage Mask

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.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Methyl Gluceth-10
5. Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate
6. Ethoxydiglycol
7. Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract
8. Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract
9. Ppg-30
10. Peg-150
11. Panthenol
12. Squalane
13. C14-22 Alcohols
14. Tromethamine
15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16. Dimethicone
17. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
18. Diethoxydiglycol
19. Glycereth-12
20. Cyclopentasiloxane
21. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
22. Diglycerin
23. Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
24. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
25. Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
26. Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
27. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
28. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
29. Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
30. Triethylhexanoin
31. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
32. Hydrogenated Lecithin
33. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
34. Arachidyl Glucoside
35. Fragrance
36. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
37. 1,2-Hexanediol
38. Theobroma Cacao Extract
39. Stearic Acid
40. Glyceryl Stearate
41. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
42. Carbomer
43. Peg-100 Stearate
44. Ceramide Np
45. Cholesterol
46. Velvet Extract
47. Trisodium Edta
48. Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
49. Thymus Vulgaris Extract
50. Mica
51. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
52. Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
53. Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
54. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
55. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
56. Plantago Asiatica Extract
57. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
58. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
59. Titanium Dioxide
60. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate

HUMECTANT

Ethoxydiglycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-10Hovenia Dulcis Fruit ExtractPpg-30Peg-150C14-22 AlcoholsTromethamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethiconeNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractDiethoxydiglycolGlycereth-12CyclopentasiloxaneSalicornia Herbacea ExtractDiglycerinNelumbo Nucifera Root ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractTrifolium Pratense Leaf ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Fruit ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractTriethylhexanoinMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilHydrogenated LecithinButyrospermum Parkii ButterArachidyl GlucosideFragranceSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment1,2-HexanediolTheobroma Cacao ExtractStearic AcidGlyceryl StearateAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractCarbomerPeg-100 StearateCeramide NpCholesterolVelvet ExtractTrisodium EdtaCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractMicaScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPrunus Persica Kernel ExtractAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPlantago Asiatica ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractTitanium DioxideIron Oxides

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Methyl Gluceth-10

Not decoded yet

Peg-5 Glyceryl Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; contains PEG, check compatibility with ionic surfactants

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract

Niche plant extract for skin conditioning; limited safety data available.

Ppg-30

Not decoded yet

Peg-150

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Diethoxydiglycol

Not decoded yet

Glycereth-12

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Lotus root extract with polysaccharides; used for soothing and conditioning; generally safe at low concentrations.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Natural antioxidant extract; polyphenols, prone to browning.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract

Lithospermum erythrorhizon extract; naphthoquinones, 0.1–1%; antimicrobial, stains red, photo-sensitive, isolate light

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Ceramide Np

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Velvet Extract

Velvet extract, traditional tonic; used in trace amounts, limited safety/comedogenic data

Trisodium Edta

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Cornelian cherry fruit extract, flavonoid-rich; low-level emollient; verify allergenicity

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Thyme extract containing thymol; antimicrobial, conditioning, perfuming. Thymol is a listed EU fragrance allergen; irritant risk.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Prunus Persica Kernel Extract

Not decoded yet

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Plantago Asiatica Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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