Hanasui Propolis Serum ingredients list

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. Betaine
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Propolis Extract
6. Phenoxyethanol
7. Sodium Hyaluronate
8. Tocopheryl Acetate
9. Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate
10. Allantoin
11. Carbomer
12. Tetrasodium EDTA
13. Triethanolamine
14. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
15. Fragrance
16. Hydrogenated lecithin
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Glycine Soja Sterol
19. Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
20. Citric Acid
21. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
22. Potassium Sorbate
23. Sodium Benzoate
24. 1,2-Hexanediol
25. Silica
26. Pentylene Glycol
27. Butylene Glycol
28. Isoceteth-10
29. Chlorphenesin
30. Schizophyllan

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Propolis Extract

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl Acetate

Other ingredients

Pyridoxine Cyclic PhosphateAllantoinCarbomerTetrasodium EDTATriethanolamineDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerFragranceHydrogenated lecithinXanthan GumGlycine Soja SterolSodium Polygamma-GlutamateCitric AcidPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate1,2-HexanediolSilicaPentylene GlycolButylene GlycolIsoceteth-10ChlorphenesinSchizophyllan

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Betaine

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glycerin

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

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Xanthan Gum

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

Glycine Soja Sterol

Not decoded yet

Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate

Hygromectant and chelator that boosts gel viscosity; biocompatible with low allergenic potential.

Citric Acid

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

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

Isoceteth-10

Not decoded yet

Chlorphenesin

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

Schizophyllan

Fermented Schizophyllan polysaccharide; natural humectant and rheology modifier; forms a film, gentle and compatible with silicone-free formulas