cal-pharma Cal PHARMA Turmeric Herbal Anti-Aging Moisturizer
cal-pharma Cal PHARMA Turmeric Herbal Anti-Aging Moisturizer lists 27 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Deionized Water
- Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Butyrospermum Parki Fruit
- Glycerin
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Sodium Pca
- Glycereth 26
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexyl Glycerin
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sorbic Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Glycerin
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Prunus Armeniaca
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Deionized Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- FRAGRANCE
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholC10-18 Triglycerides
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Pca
Other ingredients
Caprylic Capric TriglyceridesButyrospermum Parki FruitGlycereth 26Phenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexyl GlycerinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateXanthan GumSorbic AcidTocopheryl AcetatePotassium SorbateGlycerinArnica Montana Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPrunus ArmeniacaCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deionized Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic Capric Triglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parki Fruit | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C10-18 Triglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Pca | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth 26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Glycerin | 溶剂，保湿剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Curcuma Longa Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Deionized Water
- Deionized water as primary solvent; inactive but carries other ingredients, purity needed to prevent metal ion interference.
- Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy
- Butyrospermum Parki Fruit
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.
- Sodium Pca
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Glycereth 26
- Not decoded yet
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexyl Glycerin
- Mild solvent and humectant at 1–5%; non-irritating, pairs well with other moisturizers
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Plant extract for soothing and toning; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Prunus Armeniaca
- Not decoded yet
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
- Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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