ouai Scalp & Body Scrub

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. Sucrose
2. Aqua (Water
3. Eau)
4. Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
5. Glycerin
6. Cocamide MEA
7. Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
8. Propanediol
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Silica
12. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
13. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
14. Cocos Nucifera Oil
15. Menthyl Lactate
16. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
17. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
18. Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
19. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
20. Panthenol
21. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
22. Capryloyl Glycine
23. Xylitylglucoside
24. Saccharide Isomerate
25. Apigenin
26. Oleanolic Acid
27. Hexylene Glycol
28. PPG-26-Buteth-26
29. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
32. PEG-150 Distearate
33. Parfum
34. Cocamide MIPA
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
37. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
38. BHT
39. Butylene Glycol
40. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Sodium Citrate
43. Citric Acid
44. Sodium Metabisulfite
45. Sodium Hydroxide
46. Linalool
47. Benzyl Salicylate
48. Citronellol
49. Geraniol
50. Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Sucrose

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

CLEANSING

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSodium Lauroamphoacetate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

Cocamide MEA

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

PEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateSilicaPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCocos Nucifera OilMenthyl LactateEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractApium Graveolens Seed ExtractBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1PanthenolAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCapryloyl GlycineXylitylglucosideSaccharide IsomerateApigeninOleanolic AcidHexylene GlycolPPG-26-Buteth-26PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCaprylyl GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePEG-150 DistearateParfumCocamide MIPASodium BenzoateTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateLactobacillus Ferment LysateBHTButylene GlycolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhenoxyethanolSodium CitrateCitric AcidSodium MetabisulfiteSodium HydroxideLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolGeraniolButylphenyl Methylpropional

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Ingredients explained

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.

Glycerin

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

Cocamide MEA

Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Apium Graveolens Seed Extract

Parsley seed extract, antioxidant and perfuming; contains essential oils; phototoxicity risk, limit usage

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Apigenin

Flavonoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; unstable, protect from light.

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

PEG-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Cocamide MIPA

Cocamide MIPA; mild surfactant for foam boosting and viscosity; potential sensitizer at high concentrations

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Butylene Glycol

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

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