dhc Extra Concentrate
dhc DHC Extra Concentrate lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydrolyzed CollagenSerine
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- AllantoinHydrolyzed Wheat Flour
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Lactate
Other ingredients
Hydroxypropyl ChitosanRoyal Jelly ExtractTannic AcidAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractPlacental ProteinPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Chitosan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Royal Jelly Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tannic Acid | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Extract | ABRASIVE, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorella Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE | — | Green |
| Placental Protein | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour
- Hydrolyzed wheat protein, humectant; contraindicated for wheat allergy, higher allergen risk.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Royal Jelly Extract
- Royal jelly extract for skin conditioning; contains animal proteins, contraindicated for bee allergies
- Tannic Acid
- Astringent and fragrance; high levels may irritate, check compatibility
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
- Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability
- Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
- Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.
- Placental Protein
- Animal-derived protein; restricted under EU cosmetic regulations, verify non-animal or substitute compliance
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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