Tracta Anti Acne Gel

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. Water
2. Niacinamide
3. Propanediol
4. Betaine
5. Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
6. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7. Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
8. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
9. Ethyl macadamiate
10. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
11. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
12. Polymethyl Methacrylate
13. Hexylene Glycol
14. Capryloyl glycine
15. Xylitylglucoside
16. Parfum
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

CLEANSING

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

ABSORBENT

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Ethyl macadamiate

Other ingredients

Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/TetracapratePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Olea Europaea Leaf ExtractPolymethyl MethacrylateHexylene GlycolCapryloyl glycineXylitylglucosideParfumPhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Propanediol

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

Betaine

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

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate

Not decoded yet

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Ethyl macadamiate

Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Capryloyl glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Xylitylglucoside

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

Parfum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disodium EDTA

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