cowshed Antioxidant Serum
cowshed Cowshed Antioxidant Serum lists 37 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Polysorbate 20
- Betaine
- Maltodextrin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Pavlova Lutheri Extract
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
- Lepidium Sativum Sprout Dry Matter
- Sclerotium Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
- Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Pullulan
- Silica
- Lysolecithin
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Citral
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Farnesol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePentylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- ABSORBENT
- Maltodextrin
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- FILM FORMING
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Other ingredients
Pavlova Lutheri ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout Dry MatterSclerotium GumXanthan GumHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidLavandula Angustifolia Flower OilSalvia Sclarea Flower OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCananga Odorata Flower OilTilia Cordata Flower ExtractStyrax Tonkinensis Resin ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePullulanSilicaLysolecithinSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateHydroxyacetophenoneLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolCitralBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl AlcoholFarnesolBenzyl SalicylateCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pavlova Lutheri Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lepidium Sativum Sprout Dry Matter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Tilia Cordata Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pullulan | BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lysolecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan | BINDING, CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Pavlova Lutheri Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
- Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.
- Lepidium Sativum Sprout Dry Matter
- Not decoded yet
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Salvia Sclarea Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
- European linden flower extract with flavonoids and coumarins; soothing and moisturizing; often used as auxiliary conditioning agent.
- Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
- Resin extract for skin conditioning; may contain fragrance allergens depending on source, assess for sensitive skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Pullulan
- Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Lysolecithin
- Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
- Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
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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