headquarters Nourishing Lotion
headquarters Headquarters Nourishing Lotion lists 42 ingredients on its label, 40 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
- Glycerin
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Butylene Glycol
- C13-15 Alkane
- Pentylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Decyl Oleate
- Fragrance
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Sucrose Stearate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Panthenol
- Rose Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
- Xylitol
- Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
- Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
- Sodium Phosphate
- Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
- Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- Trehalose
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
- Urea
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Caprylic Acid
- Menthol
- Serine
- Algin
- Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Pullulan
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Geraniol
- Citronellol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Coumarin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- EthoxydiglycolButylene Glycol
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C13-15 Alkane
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Other ingredients
Decyl OleateFragranceAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSucrose StearateSodium HydroxidePanthenolRose ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/RootXylitolLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractDisunfloweroylethyl Dimonium ChlorideSodium PhosphateSunflower Seed Oil GlyceridesGlyceryl PolyacrylateTrehaloseHumulus Lupulus ExtractLauryl Lactyl LactateUreaCaprylyl GlycolCaprylic AcidMentholSerineAlginNephelium Lappaceum Peel ExtractSodium HyaluronatePullulanCocos Nucifera OilPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractHexyl CinnamalBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolCitronellolHydroxycitronellalCoumarin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-15 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rose Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Phosphate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, BUFFERING, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
| Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Polyacrylate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Humulus Lupulus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPERSPIRANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Lauryl Lactyl Lactate | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Algin | BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pullulan | BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 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 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- C13-15 Alkane
- Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.
- Decyl Oleate
- Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Sucrose Stearate
- Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Rose Extract
- Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
- Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, licorice acid offers strong soothing and anti-inflammatory effects; suitable for sensitive skin, control dosage.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
- Red algae extract rich in calcium; used for moisturizing and soothing; verify dose
- Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating
- Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
- Sunflower oil glycerides for emollience and emulsification; low comedogenic
- Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Hops extract: antimicrobial/antiperspirant/conditioner/fragrance; test on sensitive skin.
- Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
- Mild thickener/foam booster, coconut lactic ester; low irritation, good for cleansing/foam.
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Caprylic Acid
- Medium-chain fatty acid with preservative boost and emulsification; distinct odor, irritant at high levels.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Algin
- Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility
- Nephelium Lappaceum Peel Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Pullulan
- Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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