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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. Salicylic Acid
2. Water
3. Sd Alcohol 40B
4. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Lactic Acid
7. Salicylic Acid
8. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
9. PPG-26-Buteth-26
10. Hydroxyethylcellulose
11. Retinyl Palmitate
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Bisabolol
14. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
15. Panthenol
16. Niacinamide
17. Farnesol
18. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
19. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
20. Echinacea Purpurea Extract
21. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
22. Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
23. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
26. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
27. Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
28. Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
29. Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
30. Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
31. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
32. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
33. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
34. Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
35. Proline
36. Serine
37. Glycine
38. Aspartic Acid
39. Alanine
40. Arginine
41. Histidine
42. Isoleucine
43. Threonine
44. Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
45. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
46. Sodium Hydroxide
47. Alcohol
48. Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy Sulfonate
49. Glycerin
50. Disodium EDTA
51. Butylene Glycol
52. Sodium Lactate
53. Valine
54. Limonene
55. Linalool
56. Pca
57. Phenylalanine
58. Sodium PCA
59. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic AcidSalicylic Acid

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

BINDING

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Other ingredients

Sd Alcohol 40BPPG-26-Buteth-26Retinyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateBisabololEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPanthenolNiacinamideFarnesolLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractEchinacea Purpurea ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCola Acuminata Seed ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateCymbopogon Schoenanthus ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilSaccharomyces/Copper FermentSaccharomyces/Iron FermentSaccharomyces/Magnesium FermentSaccharomyces/Silicon FermentSaccharomyces/Zinc FermentCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractSanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractProlineSerineGlycineAspartic AcidAlanineArginineHistidineIsoleucineThreonineOrmenis Multicaulis OilSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractSodium HydroxideAlcoholSodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy SulfonateGlycerinDisodium EDTAButylene GlycolSodium LactateValineLimoneneLinaloolPcaPhenylalanineSodium PCAPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Salicylic Acid

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

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Sd Alcohol 40B

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Pentylene Glycol

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

Lactic Acid

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

Salicylic Acid

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Panthenol

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

Niacinamide

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

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Cola Acuminata Seed Extract

Sudan cola seed extract; rich in polyphenols and caffeine; antioxidant and skin conditioning; monitor caffeine sensitivity

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract

Cymbopogon schenanthus extract; citral source; natural fresh scent, allergen

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

Cymbopogon oil, natural lemon scent; contains furanocoumarins with photosensitivity, limit usage and enhance SPF for daytime products.

Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment

Ferment filtrate used as a skin conditioning agent

Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment

Ferment rich in minerals and bioactives for skin conditioning.

Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment

Yeast and magnesium ferment supplementing minerals and peptides; functional co-agent, typically low concentration

Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment

Yeast-silicon ferment with minerals for skin conditioning; check micro limits

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract

Astringent and soothing claims; used in toners/cleansers; monitor for plant protein allergies.

Proline

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

Serine

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

Glycine

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

Aspartic Acid

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

Alanine

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

Arginine

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

Histidine

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

Isoleucine

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

Threonine

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

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil

Plant essential oil for fragrance and tonic effect; potential allergen, use at trace levels

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repair

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy Sulfonate

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Valine

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Pca

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

Phenylalanine

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

Sodium PCA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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