skyn-iceland skyn ICELAND Glacial Face Wash With White Willow Bark

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. Water/Aqua/Eau*
2. Glycerin
3. Myristic Acid
4. Potassium Hydroxide
5. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
6. Behenic Acid
7. Lauric Acid
8. Palmitic Acid
9. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
10. Stearic Acid
11. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
12. Salix Alba Bark Extract
13. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
14. Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
15. Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
16. Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
17. Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
18. Buddleja Davidii Extract
19. Angelica Archangelica Root Water*
20. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
21. Laminaria Digitata Powder
22. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
23. Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
24. Propylene Glycol
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Menthone Glycerin Acetal
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Ascorbyl Palmitate
29. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
30. Tocopherol
31. Retinol
32. Polysorbate 20
33. Lecithin
34. PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
35. Pentylene Glycol
36. Perfluorodecalin
37. Glycosphingolipids
38. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
39. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
40. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
41. Butylene Glycol
42. Potassium Phosphate
43. Alcohol
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Benzoic Acid
46. Dehydroacetic Acid
47. Ethylhexylglycerin
48. Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
49. Potassium Sorbate
50. 1,2 Hexanediol
51. Caprylyl Glycol
52. Sodium Benzoate
53. BHT
54. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
55. Linalool
56. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
57. Benzyl Salicylate
58. Hexyl Cinnamal
59. Geraniol
60. Limonene
61. Citronellol
62. Eugenol
63. Parfum
64. Blue 1
65. Red 33

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

PERFUMING

Myristic Acid

BUFFERING · 限制 III

Potassium Hydroxide

BULKING

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

CLEANSING

Behenic AcidLauric Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Palmitic Acid

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Other ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau*Stearic AcidRicinus Communis Seed OilSalix Alba Bark ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractRubus Chamaemorus Seed OilOxycoccus Palustris Seed OilLuffa Cylindrica Seed OilThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf ExtractBuddleja Davidii ExtractAngelica Archangelica Root Water*Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLaminaria Digitata PowderSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino AcidsPropylene GlycolXanthan GumMenthone Glycerin AcetalDisodium EDTAAscorbyl PalmitateEthylhexyl PalmitateTocopherolRetinolPolysorbate 20LecithinPEG-75 Shea Butter GlyceridesPentylene GlycolPerfluorodecalinGlycosphingolipidsEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateButylene GlycolPotassium PhosphateAlcoholPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinPolyaminopropyl BiguanidePotassium Sorbate1,2 HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolSodium BenzoateBHTButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeBenzyl SalicylateHexyl CinnamalGeraniolLimoneneCitronellolEugenolParfumBlue 1Red 33

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau*

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil with unsaturated fatty acids; used for skin conditioning, cold-pressed retains activity, needs antioxidants for stability.

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

Thymus vulgaris extract; thymol for antimicrobial/fragrance; high conc. irritating, avoid eye area for sensitive skin.

Buddleja Davidii Extract

Not decoded yet

Angelica Archangelica Root Water*

Not decoded yet

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Laminaria Digitata Powder

Not decoded yet

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids

Oat amino acid surfactant; gentle cleansing and conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Xanthan Gum

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

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Cooling agent, menthol precursor; strong cooling/stinging at high doses, avoid eye area

Disodium EDTA

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

PEG-based emulsifier and conditioning agent, water-soluble, note PEG reactivity.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Perfluorodecalin

Perfluorodecalin, hydrophobic solvent and glossing agent; used in haircare or dry shampoo, insoluble in water, control usage to avoid greasiness

Glycosphingolipids

Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Butylene Glycol

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

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

Active preservative Polyaminopropyl Biguanide; effective at low levels, broad-spectrum, avoid anionic surfactants.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

1,2 Hexanediol

Humectant and preservative booster. Low irritancy, generally well-tolerated.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Linalool

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

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

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