melixir Vegan Herbaceous Gel Cleanser
melixir Melixir Vegan Herbaceous Gel Cleanser lists 23 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Butylene Glycol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Malt Extract
- Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Mentha Arvensis Extract
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Salicylic Acid
- Tromethamine
- Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Sodium Phytate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Amino acid cleanser with tea saponins and botanical oils. Mild cleansing with cypress and basil benefits. Suitable for non-hyper-sensitive skin. Factory view: Essential oils and malt extract pose allergen and microbial risks; strict preservative and limit management is key.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Other ingredients
Malt ExtractPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAzadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractMentha Arvensis Extract1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolSalicylic AcidTromethaminePolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium PhytateEthylhexylglycerinLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/123 | 1 · – | Green |
| Ocimum Basilicum Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Malt Extract | SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/110 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Mentha Arvensis Extract | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
- Mediterranean cypress oil, emollient and fragrance; contains EU 26 allergen components, require labeling, use caution on sensitive skin
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance and tonic; contains allergens, use caution on sensitive skin.
- Malt Extract
- Malt extract with sugars and polyphenols for skin protection; high sugar content requires preservative synergy
- Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
- Pine leaf oil, woody scent; contains peroxides and monoterpenes, may irritate sensitive skin, add at low temps and control total load.
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility
- Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
- Neem leaf extract; skin conditioning and antioxidant properties; note botanical extract variability.
- Mentha Arvensis Extract
- Wild mint extract with menthol; cooling effect, potential stinging at high concentrations.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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