tHermoCEUTICAL MGF regentron Cream

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. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Copper Tripeptide-1
5. Hydroxystearyl Alcohol
6. Hydroxystearyl Glucoside
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
9. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
10. Dimethicone
11. Isohexadecane
12. Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
13. Phenyl Trimethicone
14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
17. Centella asiatica
18. Chamomilla Recutita Flower/leaf Extract
19. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
20. SH-Oligopeptide-1
21. SH-Polypeptide-1
22. Adenosine
23. Allantoin
24. Polysorbate 20
25. PPG-2-Deceth-12
26. Carbomer
27. Triethanolamine
28. Cetyl Alcohol
29. Stearic Acid
30. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. BHT
32. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Copper Tripeptide-1

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ASTRINGENT

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

SKIN PROTECTING

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Hydroxystearyl AlcoholHydroxystearyl GlucosideIsohexadecaneAllium Cepa Bulb ExtractPhenyl TrimethiconeGlycyrrhiza GlabraCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCentella asiaticaChamomilla Recutita Flower/leaf ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractSH-Oligopeptide-1SH-Polypeptide-1AdenosineAllantoinPolysorbate 20PPG-2-Deceth-12CarbomerTriethanolamineCetyl AlcoholStearic AcidDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerBHTDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Hydroxystearyl Alcohol

Not decoded yet

Hydroxystearyl Glucoside

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

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

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Onion bulb extract for skin conditioning; sulfides may be irritating, limit concentration

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Glycyrrhiza Glabra

Licorice root extract for soothing and brightening; contains glycyrrhizin, mind stability

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

Centella asiatica, contains triterpenes and saponins for wound healing; low irritation at low conc.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/leaf Extract

Chamomile extract, known for soothing and anti-inflammatory; caution for those with plant allergies.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

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

SH-Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity

SH-Polypeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

PPG-2-Deceth-12

Not decoded yet

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

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.

BHT

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

Disodium EDTA

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