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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. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
3. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Propanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
7. Cetearyl Olivate
8. Squalane
9. Sorbitan Olivate
10. Xylitylglucoside
11. Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
12. Betaine
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
15. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
18. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
19. Anhydroxylitol
20. Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
21. Triheptanoin
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Xylitol
24. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
25. Parfum
26. Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
27. Glucose
28. Decapeptide-21
29. Oligopeptide-78
30. Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21
31. Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14
32. Rosmarinyl Glucoside
33. Caffeyl Glucoside
34. Gallyl Glucoside
35. Beta-Carotene
36. Carbomer
37. Ascorbyl Palmitate
38. Lactic Acid
39. Xanthan Gum
40. Polyurethane-100
41. Sodium Chloride
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Dimethicone
44. Dehydroacetic Acid
45. Sodium Dehydroacetate
46. Sodium Benzoate
47. Benzyl Alcohol
48. Coumarin
49. Eugenol
50. Hexyl Cinnamal
51. Hydroxycitronellal
52. Linalool
53. Limonene

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains alcohol

Formulation view Base of jojoba oil and polyols, using emulsifiers to form an O/W emulsion. Contains fermented lysates, plant proteins, and peptides. Sodium hyaluronate provides intense hydration. Suitable for dry or sensitive skin. Factory view: High oil content poses oxidation stability challenges during storage, requiring light-shielding packaging.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetearyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl OlivateSqualane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Other ingredients

Sorbitan OlivateXylitylglucosideAvena Sativa Kernel OilBetaineSodium HyaluronateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilTocopheryl AcetateHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractAnhydroxylitolSalicyloyl PhytosphingosineTriheptanoinCetearyl AlcoholXylitolCoco-Caprylate/CaprateParfumMagnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanGlucoseDecapeptide-21Oligopeptide-78Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14Rosmarinyl GlucosideCaffeyl GlucosideGallyl GlucosideBeta-CaroteneCarbomerAscorbyl PalmitateLactic AcidXanthan GumPolyurethane-100Sodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideDimethiconeDehydroacetic AcidSodium DehydroacetateSodium BenzoateBenzyl AlcoholCoumarinEugenolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalLinaloolLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

Betaine

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

Synthetic ingredient combining salicylic acid and phytosphingosine functions; promotes keratinocyte turnover, may cause dryness at high levels.

Triheptanoin

Triheptanin; 0.5–5% oil phase; non-greasy emollient, low comedogenic, oxidation-resistant, suits light formulas

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Parfum

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

Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Water-soluble beta-glucan derivative for hydration and barrier soothing; high bioactivity, stability in acidic/oxidizing env.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Decapeptide-21

Not decoded yet

Oligopeptide-78

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21

Not decoded yet

Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14

Not decoded yet

Rosmarinyl Glucoside

Antioxidant glycoside from rosemary; stabilizes formulations with low irritation

Caffeyl Glucoside

Caffeoyl glucoside, water-soluble antioxidant and skin conditioner; protects formulation from oxidation.

Gallyl Glucoside

Gallate-derived glucoside as antioxidant and skin conditioner; use at low levels, avoid acidic matrix incompatibility.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Xanthan Gum

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

Polyurethane-100

Not decoded yet

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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