Benton ac bha foam cleansing

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 Cocoyl Alaninate
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Coco-Glucoside
6. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
7. Potassium Cocoate
8. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Salicylic Acid
11. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Citric Acid
14. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
15. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
16. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
17. Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
18. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
19. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
20. Saccharomyces Ferment
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
23. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
24. Allantoin
25. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
26. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
27. Centella Asiatica Extract
28. Centella Asiatica Root Extract
29. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
30. Asiaticoside
31. Madecassoside
32. Madecassic Acid
33. Asiatic Acid
34. Lactobionic Acid
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Hydroxyacetophenone
37. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
38. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
39. Tromethamine
40. Sodium Chloride
41. Phenylpropanol
42. Sodium Levulinate
43. Levulinic Acid

Highlights

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

Formulation view Gentle amino acid and amphoteric surfactant system paired with salicylic acid for mild exfoliation, buffered by botanicals and ferment lysates. Uses 1,2-hexanediol for preservation. Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin. Factory observation: coexistence of acid actives and polyphenols requires strict pH control and monitoring of metal ion interference.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Coco-GlucosideDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cocoate

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

1,2-HexanediolSalicylic AcidPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateButylene GlycolCitric AcidUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractLactococcus Ferment LysateSaccharomyces FermentSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateAllantoinCapryloyl Salicylic AcidDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCentella Asiatica ExtractCentella Asiatica Root ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractAsiaticosideMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidLactobionic AcidEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenoneRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilTromethamineSodium ChloridePhenylpropanolSodium LevulinateLevulinic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Amino acid-based surfactant for gentle cleansing and hair conditioning.

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.

Potassium Cocoate

Soap-type anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsifying; watch pH and skin tolerance.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Butylene Glycol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Saccharomyces Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with amino acids; skin conditioning agent for texture improvement, ferment filtrates may sensitize

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Centella Asiatica Root Extract

Soothing and repairing extract; classic anti-inflammatory, good for sensitive skin

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

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.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

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