koh-gen-do Koh Gen Do Herbal Mist
koh-gen-do Koh Gen Do Herbal Mist lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Water
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- Onsen-Sui
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
- Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
- Ectoin
- Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
- Glycosyl Trehalose
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Junos Peel Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Sodium Citrate
- Citric Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- 溶剂
- Onsen-Sui
- CLEANSING
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Methyl Gluceth-10Perilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractOenothera Biennis Seed ExtractEctoinCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideGlycosyl TrehaloseDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Junos Peel OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateSodium CitrateCitric AcidButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Onsen-Sui | 溶剂,保湿剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract | TONIC | — | Green |
| Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ectoin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycosyl Trehalose | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Junos Peel Oil | ASTRINGENT | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- Not decoded yet
- Onsen-Sui
- Onsen hot spring water with minerals; mineral content varies, verify heavy metal levels.
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
- Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
- Perilla leaf extract with rosmarinic acid; conditioning and soothing, use low concentration, avoid acid conflicts.
- Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
- Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
- Evening primrose seed extract focused on antioxidant and moisturizing; distinct from oil, low fat content
- Ectoin
- Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems
- Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
- Tremella polysaccharide; high-hold humectant that forms a water-retaining film, low irritation
- Glycosyl Trehalose
- Glycosylated trehalose to enhance skin tolerance and moisture retention; acts as a film former.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Citrus Junos Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil with astringent effect and fresh scent; contains phototoxic limonene, keep trace level in day creams.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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