bonajour Seaweed Lotion

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Water
5. Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
6. Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
7. Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
8. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
9. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
10. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
13. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
14. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
15. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
16. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
17. Phaseolus Radiatus Extract
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Glycerin
20. Panthenol
21. Polyglutamic Acid
22. Hydrolyzed Collagen
23. Cetearyl Olivate
24. Sorbitan Olivate
25. Cetearyl Alcohol
26. Glyceryl Stearate
27. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
28. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
29. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
30. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
31. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
32. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
33. Usnea Barbata Extract
34. Betaine
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Allantoin
37. Carbomer
38. Arginine
39. Pentylene Glycol
40. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Sargassum Fulvellum ExtractHizikia Fusiforme Extract

SKIN PROTECTING

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

BLEACHING

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Other ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractPhaseolus Radiatus ExtractSodium HyaluronateGlycerinPanthenolPolyglutamic AcidHydrolyzed CollagenCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractBetaine1,2-HexanediolAllantoinCarbomerArgininePentylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Water

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

Sargassum Fulvellum Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration and antioxidant protection. Botanical source, low levels, good compatibility, no common allergens.

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

Red algae extract acting as a skin protecting agent, often used for hydration or soothing, check stability.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration; potential allergen, use with caution in sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

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%.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Phaseolus Radiatus Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Betaine

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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