koh-gen-do Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Soap
koh-gen-do Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Soap lists 43 ingredients on its label, 35 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Serrata Leaf Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
- Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
- Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
- Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
- Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
- Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
- Nephelium Longana Seed Extract
- Natto Gum
- Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
- Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
- Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract/Ferment Filtrate
- Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
- Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract
- Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
- Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
- Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
- Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Extract
- Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Betula Alba Juice
- Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Butylene Glycol
- Dextrin
- Caramel
- Rose Flower Oil
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Tetrasodium Etidronate
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ASTRINGENT
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- 皮肤调理剂
- Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- BLEACHING
- Morus Alba Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Angelica Acutiloba Root ExtractSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Other ingredients
Serrata Leaf ExtractEriobotrya Japonica Leaf ExtractRubus Suavissimus Leaf ExtractPrunus Yedoensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractGanoderma Lucidum Stem ExtractNephelium Longana Seed ExtractNatto GumHibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractLuffa Cylindrica Fruit ExtractCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Extract/Ferment FiltrateSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideHydrolyzed Soybean ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractSaccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractRhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit ExtractRosa Multiflora Fruit ExtractAspergillus/Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment ExtractPueraria Mirifica Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractBetula Alba JuiceGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateButylene GlycolDextrinCaramelRose Flower OilPotassium HydroxideTetrasodium EtidronatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrata Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Morus Alba Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Nephelium Longana Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Natto Gum | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract/Ferment Filtrate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT | — | Green |
| Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Betula Alba Juice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | COLORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Rose Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Etidronate | CHELATING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/53 | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Serrata Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
- Jujube extract for hydration and antioxidant, natural source
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
- Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient
- Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
- Artemisia flower extract for skin conditioning; alkaloid content, assess tolerance for sensitive skin
- Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
- Loquat leaf extract; rich in flavonoids, high batch-to-batch variability
- Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
- Polyphenol-rich extract for antioxidant and soothing; used as natural skin care additive.
- Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract for antioxidant and soothing benefits; natural ingredient requiring batch consistency and allergy monitoring.
- Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
- Citrus peel extract providing fragrance
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage
- Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
- Ganoderma lucidum stem extract; skin conditioner; fungal-derived, verify allergen status for sensitive users.
- Nephelium Longana Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Natto Gum
- Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization
- Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
- Okra fruit extract; humectant and conditioner, rich in polysaccharides, gentle feel
- Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
- Sponge gourd fruit extract for hydration; plant-derived, no known high risks.
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
- Job's tear seed extract; traditionally used for skin conditioning and reducing roughness, containing sterols and polysaccharides.
- Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract/Ferment Filtrate
- Not decoded yet
- Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
- Tremella polysaccharide; high-hold humectant that forms a water-retaining film, low irritation
- Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Saccharomyces/Caragana Sinica Root Ferment Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
- Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.
- Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
- Rhodomyrtus extract. Natural humectant. Watch for potential plant allergens.
- Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
- Wild rose fruit extract rich in polyphenols; provides antioxidant and aromatic notes; check essential oil allergens
- Aspergillus/Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens
- Betula Alba Juice
- Not decoded yet
- Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
- Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Rose Flower Oil
- Natural essential oil for floral scent; use at trace levels to avoid irritation.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Tetrasodium Etidronate
- Chelating agent, stabilizer, restricted use, concentration dependent.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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