pureheals PureHeal's Propolis 90 Ampoule

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. Propolis Extract
2. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
3. Niacinamide
4. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
5. Sodium Polyacrylate
6. Peg-40 Castor Oil
7. Sodium Hyaluronate
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
10. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
11. Sunflower Seed Oil
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Honey Extract
16. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17. Caramel
18. Adenosine
19. Rose Extract
20. Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil
21. Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
22. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
23. Thymus Vulgaris Extract
24. Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
25. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
26. Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
27. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
28. Pelargonium Graveolens
29. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
30. Lemon Peel Oil
31. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Propolis Extract1,2-Hexanediol

FRAGRANCE

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

增稠剂

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

ABSORBENT

Sodium Polyacrylate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Peg-40 Castor Oil

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

Other ingredients

Argania Spinosa Kernel ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilSunflower Seed OilButylene GlycolIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractCaprylyl GlycolHoney ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCaramelAdenosineRose ExtractTagetes Minuta Flower OilMentha Arvensis Leaf OilElettaria Cardamomum Seed OilThymus Vulgaris ExtractEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilVetiveria Zizanoides Root OilCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilPelargonium GraveolensLavandula Angustifolia OilLemon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

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Ingredients explained

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Water-soluble cellulose thickener; foaming risk, often paired with polyols.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Peg-40 Castor Oil

PEG-40 castor oil solubilizer/emulsifier; common ≤2%, low comedogenic risk.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

Argan oil extract, oleic/lauric acids for nourishing/repair, comedogenic 1–2, oil-phase

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Sunflower Seed Oil

Vegetable oil, high linoleic acid; prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants, shelf-life sensitive.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Star anise extract with anethole; fragrant and conditioning, allergen present, high levels risk sensitivity.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil

Tagetes minuta oil with carotenoids and fragrance notes, used for color/fragrance; essential oil, label required.

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

Cardamom seed oil for cooling citrus scent and soothing; watch for phototoxicity and allergen risks

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

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

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil

Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

Vetiver root oil for fragrance and toning; natural essential oil may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

Cymbopogon oil, natural lemon scent; contains furanocoumarins with photosensitivity, limit usage and enhance SPF for daytime products.

Pelargonium Graveolens

Not decoded yet

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Lemon Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil with furocoumarins; photosensitizing, limit in daytime formulas, <0.5% typical, stinging on sensitive skin

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

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