Physicians Formula physicians formula 24 karat gold collagen serum

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/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Niacinamide
4. Propanediol
5. Collagen
6. Gold
7. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
8. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
9. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
10. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Hydroxyethylcellulose
13. Carbomer
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Hexylene Glycol
17. Agar
18. Calcium Alginate
19. Gellan Gum
20. 1,2-Hexanediol
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Sodium Lactate
23. Polysorbate 20
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
27. Iron Oxides
28. Mica
29. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Formulation view Aqueous gel with niacinamide and collagen for conditioning, complexed with multiple peptides. Thickened with carbomer and xanthan gum, preserved with 1,2-hexanediol. Suitable for sensitive skin. Factory note: Gel system is ion-sensitive; adjust pH to alkaline for viscosity stability. Ensure even dispersion of iron oxides and mica to prevent settling.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Collagen

COLORANT

Gold

SKIN PROTECTING

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Other ingredients

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Butylene GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomerDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolAgarCalcium AlginateGellan Gum1,2-HexanediolSodium HydroxideSodium LactatePolysorbate 20PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateIron OxidesMicaTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Glycerin

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

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

Collagen

Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.

Gold

Gold in nano or microparticle form, for coloring and slip; usage restricted by regulations

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Plant extract for skin protection; contains antioxidants, may need stabilizers at high conc.

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Seaweed polysaccharide; film forming and moisturizing; provides gel texture; gentle.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Calcium Alginate

Natural polysaccharide used as thickener and gel base; usually food-grade, but listed as fragrance here, verify supply chain origin.

Gellan Gum

Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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