ho-karan Ho Karan Regenerating Serum
ho-karan Ho Karan Regenerating Serum lists 33 ingredients on its label, 31 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Octyldodecanol
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Butylene Glycol
- Cannabidiol
- Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Phytate
- Lecithin
- Sclerotium Gum
- Perfume
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
- Sodium Benzoate
- Pullulan
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- Linalool
- Silica
- Citric Acid
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Limonene
- Coumarin
- Eugenol
- Citric Hydroxide Extract
- Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based serum with glycerin and polyols. Enriched with hemp seed oil and CBD for soothing. Stabilized with phytate and xanthan gum. Suitable for combination/sensitive skin. Formulator note: CBD requires protection from oxidation; trace oils rely on lecithin for homogeneity in aqueous phase.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cannabis Sativa Seed OilOctyldodecanolGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
Other ingredients
CannabidiolCryptomeria Japonica Bud ExtractXanthan GumSodium PhytateLecithinSclerotium GumPerfumeSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Soy FlourSodium BenzoatePullulanHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateLinaloolSilicaCitric Acid1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolLimoneneCoumarinEugenolCitric Hydroxide ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cannabidiol | 皮肤调理剂，抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Flour | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Pullulan | BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Hydroxide Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Cannabidiol
- CBD, used for anti-inflammatory and barrier support; check purity and regulatory limits.
- Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
- Soy-derived peptide humectant for skin conditioning; caution for soy allergies.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Pullulan
- Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- 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%.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Citric Hydroxide Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
- Garden cress sprout extract, plant-based skin conditioner; may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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