pixi Rose Body Polish

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. Glycerin
2. Sucrose
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Cetearyl Olivate
5. Sorbitan Olivate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Lactic Acid
8. Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
9. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
10. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
13. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
14. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
15. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
16. Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
17. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
18. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
19. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
20. Cymbopogon Martini Oil
21. Lactobacillus/Mangosteen Pericarp Ferment Filtrate
22. Aqua/Water/Eau
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Coco-Betaine
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Butylene Glycol
27. 1,2-Hexanediol
28. Dipropylene Glycol
29. Ethyl Hexanediol
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Sucrose

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl Olivate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

ASTRINGENT

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Other ingredients

Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractRosa Canina Fruit OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium DulcisCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCymbopogon Martini OilLactobacillus/Mangosteen Pericarp Ferment FiltrateAqua/Water/EauSodium HyaluronateCoco-BetainePhenoxyethanolButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolDipropylene GlycolEthyl HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Glycerin

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

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Lactic Acid

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

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Rosa centifolia flower extract, astringent and conditioning; limit concentration, cautious for sensitive skin

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis

Sweet orange extract/oil used for aroma or antioxidant; phototoxic risk, caution for daytime use.

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.

Lactobacillus/Mangosteen Pericarp Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Coco-Betaine

Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation

Phenoxyethanol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Ethyl Hexanediol

Polyol solvent with humectant and mild preservative boost; low viscosity, compatible with many ingredients, gentle.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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