isntree Chestnut PHA 5% Clear Cream

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
2. Glycerin
3. Gluconolactone
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Tromethamine
6. Cetyl Ethyl Hexanoate
7. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
9. Betaine
10. Castanea Crenata Shell Extract (10
11. 000Ppm)
12. Ethylhexyl Stearate
13. Hydrogenated Poly
14. Centella Asiatica Extract
15. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
16. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
17. Hydrogenated Lecithin
18. Cetearyl Alcohol
19. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer -6
20. Sorbitan Stearate
21. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
22. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23. Palmitic Acid
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Stearic Acid
26. Cetearyl Olivate
27. Sorbitan Olivate
28. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
29. Panthenol
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Sorbitan Isostearate
32. T-Butyl Alcohol
33. Sodium PCA
34. Myristic Acid
35. Beta-Glucan
36. Ceramide NP
37. Propanediol
38. Madecassoside
39. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

乳化剂

Cetyl Ethyl Hexanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Other ingredients

BetaineCastanea Crenata Shell Extract (10000Ppm)Ethylhexyl StearateHydrogenated PolyCentella Asiatica ExtractChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractHydrogenated LecithinCetearyl AlcoholPolyacrylate Crosspolymer -6Sorbitan StearateButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPalmitic AcidXanthan GumStearic AcidCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphatePanthenolDisodium EDTASorbitan IsostearateT-Butyl AlcoholSodium PCAMyristic AcidBeta-GlucanCeramide NPPropanediolMadecassosideEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Gluconolactone

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Cetyl Ethyl Hexanoate

Fatty acid ester providing a light oily phase and emollience, prone to oxidation, use with antioxidants.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract (10

Not decoded yet

000Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer -6

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Palmitic Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Disodium EDTA

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Myristic Acid

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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