Swiss Perfection Cellular Exfoliating Solution ingredients list

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. Glycerin
3. Glycereth-26
4. Methyl Gluceth-20
5. Diglycerin
6. Polysorbate 20
7. Hydroxyacetophenone
8. Mangifera indica
9. Musa sapientum
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Caprylyl Glycol
12. Parfum
13. Xanthan Gum
14. Limonene
15. Iris Germanica Root Extract
16. Benzyl Alcohol
17. Potassium Sorbate
18. Menthol
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Sodium Surfactin
21. Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
22. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
23. Linalool
24. Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26Diglycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Mangifera indicaMusa sapientumParfumXanthan GumLimoneneIris Germanica Root ExtractBenzyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateMentholSodium HyaluronateSodium SurfactinActinidia Arguta Fruit ExtractCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentLinaloolSalix Nigra Bark Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Polysorbate 20

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Mangifera indica

Not decoded yet

Musa sapientum

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Parfum

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Iris Germanica Root Extract

Iris germanica root extract for soothing; plant extracts vary in purity, check for allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Menthol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Surfactin

Biogenic surfactant with cleansing, emulsifying, and gel-forming properties.

Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract

Humectant/conditioning actinidia fruit extract; plant allergen watch

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.

Linalool

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

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.