biotherm Aquasource Hydration Gel
biotherm Biotherm Aquasource Hydration Gel lists 36 ingredients on its label, 33 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
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Alcohol Denat
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Mannose
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- Ceramide 3
- Carbomer
- Zinc Gluconate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Serine
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Cholesterol
- Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide
- Disodium Edta
- Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Citrulline
- Xanthan Gum
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Chlorphenesin
- Ci 19140
- Ci 42090
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Citral
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains siliconesContains alcoholContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Water base with dimethicone and denatured alcohol creates a light gel texture. Enriched with apricot oil, shea butter, and Ceramide 3 to support lipid barrier; carbomer stabilizes structure. Ideal for dry skin needing deep hydration. Factory view: Ensure uniform dispersion of silicone and oil phases to prevent separation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- FRAGRANCE
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- HUMECTANT
- MannosePeg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Other ingredients
C12-13 Pareth-23C12-13 Pareth-3Ceramide 3CarbomerZinc GluconateSodium HydroxideSerineDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer2-Oleamido-1,3-OctadecanediolCholesterolAmmonium PolyacryldimethyltauramideDisodium EdtaHydroxypalmitoyl SphinganineVitreoscilla FermentCitrullineXanthan GumMenthoxypropanediolChlorphenesinCi 19140Ci 42090LinaloolLimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeCitralHexyl CinnamalBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Mannose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-13 Pareth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C12-13 Pareth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide | 调理剂,抗静电剂,增稠剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vitreoscilla Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrulline | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Menthoxypropanediol | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Mannose
- Monosaccharide humectant that binds glycosaminoglycans to enhance hydration; extremely low allergenicity
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- Not decoded yet
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- PEG/PPG polybutylene glycerin humectant; monitor PEG oxidation and stability.
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- Silicone copolymer for slip and film; occlusive with smooth texture
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Lipid-based emollient for barrier repair; lipophilic.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide
- Cationic polymer for hair conditioning, antistatic/wet combing; sequence addition or bridge with anionics to avoid charge repulsion.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
- Not decoded yet
- Vitreoscilla Ferment
- Vitroscilla ferment, natural humectant; microbe-derived, aseptic process, low allergen risk
- Citrulline
- Citrulline amino-acid derivative, moisturizing; 1–5%, water-soluble, pairs well with HA.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Menthol derivative; cooling agent for immediate freshness; concentration control to avoid irritation.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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