slurp Preparation B5

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. Panthenol
3. Squalane
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Sucrose Distearate
7. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
8. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
9. Glucosyl Hesperidin
10. Carnosine
11. Phytosphingosine
12. Ceramide NP
13. Ceramide NS
14. Ceramide AS
15. Ceramide AP
16. Ceramide EOP
17. Cholesterol
18. Pentylene Glycol
19. Cetearyl Alcohol
20. Stearic Acid
21. Polyquaternium-51
22. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
23. Sodium Chloride
24. Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
25. Amylopectin
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Arginine
28. Dextrin
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
31. Allantoin
32. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
33. Calcium Carbonate
34. Citric Acid
35. Hydrogenated Lecithin
36. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
37. 1,2-Hexanediol
38. Hydroxyacetophenone
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Potassium Benzoate
41. Phenylpropanol
42. Levulinic Acid
43. Sodium Levulinate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view A reparative emulsion centered on panthenol, combined with a full spectrum of ceramides and phytosphingosine to rebuild the lipid barrier. Uses sucrose distearate as a mild emulsifier, with squalane and safflower oil for emollience. Preserved with polyols like 1,2-hexanediol for enhanced safety. Ideal for compromised, extremely dry, or sensitive skin requiring intensive repair. Formulator observation: High ceramide loads demand precise emulsification to ensure lipid bilayer stability, preventing a heavy feel or comedogenicity in susceptible skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneSucrose Distearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

FRAGRANCE

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Other ingredients

Glucosyl HesperidinCarnosinePhytosphingosineCeramide NPCeramide NSCeramide ASCeramide APCeramide EOPCholesterolPentylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidPolyquaternium-51Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSodium ChlorideLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractAmylopectinSodium HyaluronateArginineDextrinXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCalcium CarbonateCitric AcidHydrogenated LecithinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate1,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenonePotassium SorbatePotassium BenzoatePhenylpropanolLevulinic AcidSodium Levulinate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

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

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract

Red algae extract rich in calcium; used for moisturizing and soothing; verify dose

Amylopectin

Polysaccharide as binder and viscosity controller; starch-derived, no significant skin irritation

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Calcium Carbonate

Mineral particle used as abrasive or white filler; particle size dictates feel, control pH for oral use

Citric Acid

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium benzoate; preservative effective at pH<5.5; efficacy reduced when combined with alcohols

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

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