gerovital Purifying Foaming Gel

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. Aqua
2. Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4. Xylitylglucoside
5. Anhydroxylitol
6. Xylitol
7. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
8. PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
9. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
10. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
11. Niacinamide
12. Yeast Ferment Extract
13. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
14. Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
15. Panthenol
16. Propylene Glycol
17. Zinc Gluconate
18. Caffeine
19. Biotin
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Lactic Acid
23. Sodium Benzoate
24. Parfum
25. Tetrasodium EDTA
26. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Compound surfactant system with strong lather. Enriched with niacinamide, caffeine, and yeast extracts for oil control and hydration. Polyols improve feel; willow bark assists exfoliation. Ideal for combo or oily skin seeking a functional, multi-benefit cleansing experience.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Sodium CocoamphoacetatePEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

HUMECTANT

XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Xylitol

SKIN PROTECTING

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Other ingredients

PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateSodium Laureth SulfateNiacinamideYeast Ferment ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractAmmonium GlycyrrhizatePanthenolPropylene GlycolZinc GluconateCaffeineBiotinPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinLactic AcidSodium BenzoateParfumTetrasodium EDTASodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Yeast Ferment Extract

Fermented humectant, 1-5% common; monitor batch stability, patch test for sensitive skin.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk

Panthenol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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