zarqa Magnesium Dagcrème Pro-Age

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. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
3. Coco-Caprylate
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
6. Maris Aqua
7. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
8. Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
9. Cetyl Palmitate
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
12. Microcrystalline Cellulose
13. Propanediol
14. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Silica
17. Maris Sal
18. Magnesium Pca
19. Inulin
20. Lauryl Pca
21. Behenyl PCA
22. Glycerin
23. Stearic Acid
24. Levulinic Acid
25. Cellulose Gum
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Sodium Anisate
28. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
29. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Cetearyl Glucoside
32. Maltose
33. Sodium Levulinate
34. Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
35. Fructose
36. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
37. Lactic Acid
38. 1,2-Hexanediol
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
41. Sodium Hyaluronate
42. Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
43. Biosaccharide Gum-4
44. Schizophyllan
45. Squalane
46. Dunaliella Salina Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains mineral oilContains animal-derived

Formulation view Magnesium anti-aging day cream using babassu oil, coco-caprylate, and sea water for a hydrating base, with various PCA salts for care. Emulsified with hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate/cetyl palmitate; microcrystalline cellulose and silica enhance texture. Preserved with sodium anisate. Factory view notes the complex blend of high oil phase and functional salts requires fine pH tuning to prevent magnesium salt crystallization.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Orbignya Oleifera Seed OilCoco-CaprylateGlyceryl StearateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetyl Palmitate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

HUMECTANT

Maris Aqua

Other ingredients

Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/TetracaprateButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateMicrocrystalline CellulosePropanediolSodium Stearoyl LactylateCetearyl AlcoholSilicaMaris SalMagnesium PcaInulinLauryl PcaBehenyl PCAGlycerinStearic AcidLevulinic AcidCellulose GumXanthan GumSodium AnisateInulin Lauryl CarbamateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesEthylhexylglycerinCetearyl GlucosideMaltoseSodium LevulinatePongamia Glabra Seed OilFructoseCaprylhydroxamic AcidLactic Acid1,2-HexanediolSodium HydroxideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateAgave Tequilana Leaf ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4SchizophyllanSqualaneDunaliella Salina Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Maris Aqua

Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Propanediol

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

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Magnesium Pca

Magnesium PCA; chelator and humectant with synergistic Mg/PCA action; low irritation, water-soluble.

Inulin

Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization

Lauryl Pca

Lauric acid PCA ester; lipid-compatible humectant for creams; mild at low concentrations.

Behenyl PCA

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Levulinic Acid

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

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Anisate

Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Maltose

Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.

Sodium Levulinate

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

Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

Pongam oil, rich in oleic/unsaturated fats for hair/skin care; comedogenicity unknown.

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract

Astringent and skin conditioning, 0.1–0.5%; contains polysaccharides, suitable for combination to oily skin

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Schizophyllan

Fermented Schizophyllan polysaccharide; natural humectant and rheology modifier; forms a film, gentle and compatible with silicone-free formulas

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Microalgal extract used as a skin conditioning agent for soothing and barrier support; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

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