fresh Tea Elixir

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
4. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
5. Isostearyl Alcohol
6. Propanediol
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Niacinamide
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Butylene Glycol Cocoate
11. Cellulose
12. Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
15. Hyaluronic Acid
16. Ceramide NP
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Tocopherol
19. Maltodextrin
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Parfum
22. Ethylcellulose
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Sodium Hydroxide
26. Adenosine
27. Biosaccharide Gum-1
28. Phytosphingosine
29. Hydrogenated Lecithin
30. Chlorphenesin
31. Potassium Sorbate
32. Sodium Benzoate
33. Limonene
34. Linalool
35. Citronellol
36. Geraniol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilIsostearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolButylene Glycol CocoateCelluloseMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilHyaluronic AcidCeramide NPTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolMaltodextrinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerParfumEthylcelluloseXanthan GumSodium HyaluronateSodium HydroxideAdenosineBiosaccharide Gum-1PhytosphingosineHydrogenated LecithinChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Isostearyl Alcohol

Non-ionic emulsifier and thickener providing body; at 2-5% enhances emulsion stability.

Propanediol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol Cocoate

Butylene glycol cocoate, non-ionic emulsifier and emollient; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, used in mild emulsifying systems.

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Ceramide NP

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Parfum

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

Ethylcellulose

Water-insoluble film former and viscosity builder for suspensions; requires dispersion or premixing.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Phytosphingosine

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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