sesderma Samay Anti-aging 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Isostearyl Isostearate
4. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
5. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Chamomilla Recutita Extract
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Allantoin
12. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
13. Bakuchiol
14. Benzoic Acid
15. Bidens Pilosa Extract
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Carbomer
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Elaeis Guineensis Oil
22. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
23. Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
24. Lactis Proteinum
25. Lactose
26. Lecithin
27. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
28. Parfum
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Tocopherol
32. Tocopheryl Acetate
33. Triethyl Citrate
34. Withania Somnifera Root Extract
35. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Isostearyl Isostearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractChamomilla Recutita Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

Other ingredients

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl AlcoholAllantoinAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideBakuchiolBenzoic AcidBidens Pilosa ExtractButylene GlycolCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerDisodium EDTAElaeis Guineensis OilGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilLactis ProteinumLactoseLecithinLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilParfumPolysorbate 20Sodium HydroxideTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateTriethyl CitrateWithania Somnifera Root ExtractXanthan Gum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Isostearyl Isostearate

Dry emollient providing non-greasy feel; low comedogenic risk, suitable for combination skin.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Shea butter extract for conditioning and moisture; extraction may leave trace impurities, comedogenicity follows base oil rating of 2.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

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

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Bidens Pilosa Extract

Bidentextract, humectant and conditioner; mild plant extract, verify stability.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Plant seed oil for skin conditioning; rich in fatty acids, prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants.

Lactis Proteinum

Not decoded yet

Lactose

Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.

Lecithin

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

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Parfum

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Tocopherol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Ashwagandha root extract; soothing and repair, suits stress-related sensitive skin

Xanthan Gum

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

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