Holika Holika ac mild emulsion

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. Water
2. Alcohol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Betaine
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
8. Hydrogenated Lecithin
9. Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
10. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
11. Cellulose Gum
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
14. Diphenyl Dimethicone
15. Triethylhexanoin
16. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
17. Centella Asiatica Extract
18. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
19. Carbomer
20. Tromethamine
21. Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
22. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
23. Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
24. Mentha Piperita Extract
25. Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract
26. Fragrance
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
33. Isoceteth-10
34. Isoceteth-25
35. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
36. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
37. Fragrance
38. Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
39. Geranium Maculatum Oil
40. Fragrance
41. Ceramide NP

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water-alcohol emulsion with Centella and perilla extracts. Phenoxyethanol combined with polyols for preservation. Crosslinked silicone improves spreadability. Suitable for oily combination skin. Factory note: silicone additive sequence must be strictly controlled.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Other ingredients

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractCellulose GumPhenoxyethanolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDiphenyl DimethiconeTriethylhexanoinPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCentella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractCarbomerTromethamineChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractLaurus Nobilis Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita ExtractEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractFragranceDipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilSodium HyaluronateCitrus Limon Fruit OilIsoceteth-10Isoceteth-25Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilFragranceCymbopogon Nardus OilGeranium Maculatum OilFragranceCeramide NP

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract

Chrysanthemum extract, 0.1-0.5% typical; low sensitization, avoid in chrysanthemum-allergic individuals

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract

Bay leaf extract with 1,8-cineole; refreshing and astringent, watch for sensitization risk.

Mentha Piperita Extract

Mentha piperita extract for cooling and deodorizing in cleansers; extracts can be more irritating than oils, dilute accordingly

Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract

Eruca sativa leaf extract for skin conditioning, antioxidant and humectant support; adjust concentration per extraction method

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrus Limon Fruit Oil

Citrus limon essential oil; aromatic and astringent, phototoxic risk, limit use in day creams per I/II 358 limits

Isoceteth-10

Not decoded yet

Isoceteth-25

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Cymbopogon Nardus Oil

Essential oil for fragrance; high allergen risk, must be labeled, risk of dermatitis

Geranium Maculatum Oil

Botanical essential oil for fragrance and toning; contains allergens, caution for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

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