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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. Propanediol
3. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
4. Panthenol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Glycerin
7. Caffeine
8. Niacinamide
9. Maltodextrin
10. Dimethyl Sulfone
11. Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
12. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
13. Biotin
14. Larix Europaea Wood Extract
15. Fulvic Acid
16. Humic Acid
17. Apigenin
18. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Magnesium Aspartate
22. Zinc Gluconate
23. Copper Gluconate
24. Calcium Gluconate
25. Oxidized Glutathione
26. Citrulline
27. Arginine
28. Aspartic Acid
29. Glycine
30. Alanine
31. Serine
32. Valine
33. Isoleucine
34. Proline
35. Threonine
36. Histidine
37. Phenylalanine
38. Inositol
39. Glucose
40. Maltose
41. Fructose
42. Trehalose
43. Sodium Pca
44. Pca
45. Sodium Lactate
46. Urea
47. Allantoin
48. Oleanolic Acid
49. Pisum Sativum Peptide
50. Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
51. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
52. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
53. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
54. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
55. Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
56. Phospholipids
57. Disodium Phosphate
58. Sodium Metabisulfite
59. Zinc Chloride
60. Sodium Chloride
61. Citric Acid
62. Pentylene Glycol
63. Menthol
64. Menthyl Lactate
65. Xanthan Gum
66. Hydroxyethylcellulose
67. Ppg-26-Buteth-26
68. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
69. Sodium Hydroxide
70. Ethoxydiglycol
71. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
72. Potassium Sorbate
73. Sodium Benzoate
74. Phenoxyethanol
75. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

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

Formulation view Liquid formulation using Propanediol and Butylene Glycol for hydration. Contains Caffeine, Niacinamide, amino acids, and peptides. Humic and Fulvic Acids add mineral nutrients. Suitable for scalp or facial nourishment. Factory observation: The complex blend of plant extracts and peptides requires stability testing to monitor precipitation risks.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caffeine

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ABSORBENT

Maltodextrin

Other ingredients

Centaurea Cyanus Flower WaterDimethyl SulfoneLactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment FiltrateBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1BiotinLarix Europaea Wood ExtractFulvic AcidHumic AcidApigeninHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateCopper GluconateCalcium GluconateOxidized GlutathioneCitrullineArginineAspartic AcidGlycineAlanineSerineValineIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidinePhenylalanineInositolGlucoseMaltoseFructoseTrehaloseSodium PcaPcaSodium LactateUreaAllantoinOleanolic AcidPisum Sativum PeptideMentha Arvensis Leaf ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractLactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment ExtractPhospholipidsDisodium PhosphateSodium MetabisulfiteZinc ChlorideSodium ChlorideCitric AcidPentylene GlycolMentholMenthyl LactateXanthan GumHydroxyethylcellulosePpg-26-Buteth-26Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium HydroxideEthoxydiglycolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

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

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

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

Niacinamide

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Biotin

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

Larix Europaea Wood Extract

Larix europaea wood extract, flavonoid-rich; low-dose humectant/soothing, stability check at high loads.

Fulvic Acid

Not decoded yet

Humic Acid

Not decoded yet

Apigenin

Flavonoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; unstable, protect from light.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

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

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Oxidized Glutathione

Oxidized glutathione for skin conditioning; low stability requires light and oxygen protection

Citrulline

Citrulline amino-acid derivative, moisturizing; 1–5%, water-soluble, pairs well with HA.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Maltose

Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Pisum Sativum Peptide

Pisum sativum peptide for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritancy and comedogenicity at standard levels

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract

Wild mint leaf extract for cooling; contains menthol, may irritate sensitive skin.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract

Ferment extract for antioxidant and repair benefits; verify active stability

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Zinc Chloride

Antimicrobial astringent for oral care; usage levels are restricted.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Citric Acid

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Ppg-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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