Vintner's Daughter vintners daughter active treatment essence

Ingredients overview

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Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
3. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
4. Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
5. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
6. Centella Asiatica Extract
7. Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
8. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
9. Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
10. Helichrysum Italicum Extract
11. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
12. Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract
13. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
14. Verbascum Thapsus Flower/Stem/Leaf Extract
15. Bacillus Ferment
16. Lactic Acid
17. Arginine
18. Apple Cider Vinegar
19. Avena Sativa Bran Extract
20. Niacinamide
21. Glycerin
22. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
23. Cocos Nucifera Water
24. Saccharide Isomerate
25. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
26. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
27. Maltodextrin
28. Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
29. Gluconolactone
30. Muriella Aurantiaca/Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil
31. Lecithin
32. Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil
33. Watanabea Reniformis Oil
34. Sodium Ascorbate
35. Sodium Hyaluronate
36. Papain
37. Bromelain
38. Argemone Mexicana Callus Extract
39. Mirabilis Jalapa Callus Extract
40. Polianthes Tuberosa Callus Extract
41. Sodium Phytate
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Levulinic Acid
44. Sodium Levulinate
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Aqueous serum with aloe juice and apple cider vinegar for pH adjustment. Niacinamide and lactic acid provide gentle treatment. Enriched with herbs like centella and glycyrrhiza, plus hyaluronic acid and saccharide isomerate for hydration. Oil-free and lightweight, suitable for oily skin or seasonal stability; factory monitors preservative efficacy in acidic conditions.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

HAIR CONDITIONING

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

BLEACHING

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

Other ingredients

Taraxacum Officinale Root ExtractHelichrysum Italicum ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMedicago Sativa Leaf ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractVerbascum Thapsus Flower/Stem/Leaf ExtractBacillus FermentLactic AcidArginineApple Cider VinegarAvena Sativa Bran ExtractNiacinamideGlycerinTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractCocos Nucifera WaterSaccharide IsomeratePyrus Malus Fruit ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractMaltodextrinOriganum Majorana Leaf ExtractGluconolactoneMuriella Aurantiaca/Ruttnera Lamellosa OilLecithinRuttnera Lamellosa OilWatanabea Reniformis OilSodium AscorbateSodium HyaluronatePapainBromelainArgemone Mexicana Callus ExtractMirabilis Jalapa Callus ExtractPolianthes Tuberosa Callus ExtractSodium PhytateSodium HydroxideLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

Star fruit extract for hair/skin conditioning; natural ingredient, monitor microbial control.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract

Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skin

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract

Dandelion root; soothing, batch-to-batch variability expected

Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Helichrysum extract with rosmarinic acid; sebum control and soothing, watch for photosensitivity.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract

Alfalfa leaf; protein and vitamin source, generally mild

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Verbascum Thapsus Flower/Stem/Leaf Extract

Verbascum herb extract for skin care; prone to oxidation, pair with ascorbic acid

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Lactic Acid

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

Arginine

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

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar extract; helps balance skin pH; must be used at low concentrations to avoid irritation.

Avena Sativa Bran Extract

Oat bran; physical exfoliant, control particle size for safety

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Cocos Nucifera Water

Coconut water/base; acts as solvent and fragrance component, contains sugars requiring preservatives.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Maltodextrin

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

Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract

Oregano leaf extract with thymol/carvacrol; anti-sebum claims, essential oil allergen risk.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Muriella Aurantiaca/Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil

Botanical oil blend for skin conditioning/emollience; oil phase, requires emulsification for aqueous systems.

Lecithin

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

Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil

Botanical seed oil used as an emollient; rich in unsaturated fats, check oxidative stability.

Watanabea Reniformis Oil

Botanical oil for emollience; niche plant source, verify allergen disclosure compliance.

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Argemone Mexicana Callus Extract

Argemone mexicana callus extract with alkaloids; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, < 0.5%.

Mirabilis Jalapa Callus Extract

Mirabilis jalapa callus extract with flavonoids; for barrier repair, < 1%.

Polianthes Tuberosa Callus Extract

Cell culture extract with antioxidant activity; water-soluble, store cool and protected from light.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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