elemis Superfood Facial Wash

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/Water/Eau
2. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
3. Glycerin
4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Polysorbate 20
7. Sodium Lactate
8. Coco-Glucoside
9. Glyceryl Oleate
10. Dicaprylyl Ether
11. Lauryl Alcohol
12. Sodium Chloride
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Persea Gratissima Oil
16. Chlorphenesin
17. Sodium Hydroxide
18. Citric Acid
19. Fragrance
20. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
21. Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
22. Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
23. Galactoarabinan
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
26. Limonene
27. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
28. Sodium Dehydroacetate
29. Caramel
30. Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
31. Urtica Dioica Juice
32. Cymbopogon Martini Oil
33. Geraniol
34. Linalool
35. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
36. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
37. Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
38. Triticum Aestivum Leaf Extract
39. Magnesium Aspartate
40. Zinc Gluconate
41. Maltodextrin
42. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
43. Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
44. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
45. Tocopherol
46. Copper Gluconate
47. Sodium Benzoate
48. Potassium Sorbate
49. Ascorbic Acid

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

BUFFERING

Sodium Lactate

CLEANSING

Coco-Glucoside

Other ingredients

Glyceryl OleateDicaprylyl EtherLauryl AlcoholSodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolXanthan GumPersea Gratissima OilChlorphenesinSodium HydroxideCitric AcidFragranceAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideBrassica Oleracea Italica Seed OilCucurbita Pepo Seed OilGalactoarabinanDisodium EDTASalvia Hispanica Seed OilLimoneneCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilSodium DehydroacetateCaramelAmyris Balsamifera Bark OilUrtica Dioica JuiceCymbopogon Martini OilGeraniolLinaloolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractTriticum Aestivum Leaf ExtractMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateMaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateTocopherolCopper GluconateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateAscorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Lauryl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Phenoxyethanol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil, rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols; emollient; 1-5%, high oleic systems may be comedogenic, good tolerance

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Disodium EDTA

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

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Chia seed extract rich in omega-3/6; moisturizes and conditions skin, monitor oxidation stability.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

Amyris bark oil containing terpenes; used as fragrance and perfuming agent, contains EU-labeled fragrance allergens.

Urtica Dioica Juice

Not decoded yet

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.

Geraniol

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

Linalool

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract

Kale leaf extract for humectancy/skin conditioning; rich in polyphenols; check solvent residues.

Triticum Aestivum Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Maltodextrin

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

Water-soluble green pigment; provides antioxidant and deodorizing effects; used for natural green coloring.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Tocopherol

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

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

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