uka Scalp Revitalizing Essence
uka Uka Scalp Revitalizing Essence lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Thermal Spring Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Propanediol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Glycerol
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Swertia Japonica Extract
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Placental Protein
- Ganoderma Amboinense Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Vanillyl butyl ether
- Lecithine
- Xantham Gum
- Alcohol
- Sodium anisate
- Sodium levulinate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains parabens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 保湿剂
- Glycerol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Swertia Japonica Extract
Other ingredients
Thermal Spring WaterPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractBelamcanda Chinensis Root ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractPlacental ProteinGanoderma Amboinense ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractVanillyl butyl etherLecithineXantham GumAlcoholSodium anisateSodium levulinate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thermal Spring Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerol | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Swertia Japonica Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Placental Protein | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | — | Green |
| Ganoderma Amboinense Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vanillyl butyl ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xantham Gum | 增稠剂, 稳定剂, 凝胶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium anisate | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, pH ADJUSTERS | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Thermal Spring Water
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Glycerol
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; non-comedogenic
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Swertia Japonica Extract
- Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.
- Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
- Belamcanda chinensis root extract; rich in irisin; soothing and repair focus
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning
- Placental Protein
- Animal-derived protein; restricted under EU cosmetic regulations, verify non-animal or substitute compliance
- Ganoderma Amboinense Extract
- Not decoded yet
- 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%.
- Vanillyl butyl ether
- Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.
- Lecithine
- Not decoded yet
- Xantham Gum
- Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification loss
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Sodium anisate
- Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.
- Sodium levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- 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 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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