botanity Flavon Serum

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. Betaine
3. Octyldodecyl Myristate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
7. Diglycerin
8. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
9. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
10. Cetearyl Olivate
11. Glyceryl Glucoside
12. Glycerin
13. Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
14. Propanediol
15. Sorbitan Olivate
16. Biosaccharide Gum-1
17. Squalane
18. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
19. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
20. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
21. Allantoin
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Hydroxypropyl Guar
24. Hydroxyethylcellulose
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Panthenol
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
29. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
30. Sophora Flavescens Extract
31. Propolis Extract
32. Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract
33. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
34. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
35. Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
36. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
37. Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
38. Centella Asiatica Extract
39. Beta-Glucan
40. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
41. Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
42. Sodium Polyglutamate
43. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
44. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
45. Dextrin
46. Hydrogenated Lecithin
47. Dipropylene Glycol
48. Sucrose Distearate
49. Ceramide NP
50. Cholesterol
51. Asiaticoside
52. Madecassoside

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl MyristateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolDiglycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Other ingredients

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCetearyl OlivateGlyceryl GlucosideGlycerinBambusa Vulgaris ExtractPropanediolSorbitan OlivateBiosaccharide Gum-1SqualaneOlea Europaea Fruit OilDipotassium GlycyrrhizateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilAllantoinXanthan GumHydroxypropyl GuarHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium HyaluronatePanthenolEthylhexylglycerinCynanchum Atratum ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractSophora Flavescens ExtractPropolis ExtractPlatycodon Grandiflorum Root ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractMagnolia Officinalis Bark ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractForsythia Suspensa Fruit ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractBeta-GlucanArctium Lappa Root ExtractAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root ExtractSodium PolyglutamateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansDextrinHydrogenated LecithinDipropylene GlycolSucrose DistearateCeramide NPCholesterolAsiaticosideMadecassoside

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Betaine

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

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

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

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Glycerin

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

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Bamboo extract for soothing and conditioning; polyphenol-rich, limit concentration to minimize irritation.

Propanediol

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Modified guar gum; multifunctional thickener/stabilizer, water-soluble, sensitive to electrolytes/pH.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Panthenol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

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

Sophora Flavescens Extract

Not decoded yet

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Magnolia bark extract with honokiol; antimicrobial and conditioning, use within safe effective range.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract

Forsythia fruit extract with antioxidant activity; low irritation

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, soothing/conditioning; herbal, batch consistency needs validation

Sodium Polyglutamate

Sodium polyglutamate humectant; usage 0.5–1% for water retention; requires antimicrobial preservation

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Ceramide NP

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

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