Ingredients overview

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Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
7. Erythritol
8. Sodium Citrate
9. Citric Acid
10. Gluconolactone
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
13. Succinic Acid
14. Adenosine
15. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer
16. Disodium EDTA
17. Mentha Piperita Oil
18. Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
19. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
20. Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
21. Thuja Orientalis Extract
22. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
23. Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
24. Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
25. Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
26. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
27. Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
28. Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
29. Centella Asiatica Extract
30. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
31. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
32. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
33. Salicylic Acid
34. Leucine
35. Alanine
36. Aspartic Acid
37. Isoleucine
38. Phenylalanine
39. Arginine
40. Glutamic Acid
41. Glycine
42. Histidine
43. Methionine
44. Ornithine
45. Proline
46. Serine
47. Taurine
48. Valine
49. Dimethyl Sulfone
50. Zinc Pca
51. Asiaticoside
52. Madecassoside
53. Asiatic Acid
54. Madecassic Acid
55. Menthol

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-based serum with glycerin and butylene glycol. High niacinamide and seven amino acids for care and repair. Various plant extracts. Mild preservation. Suited for oily/combing skin. Factory perspective monitors active stability at low pH and humectant viscosity effects.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolErythritol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

BUFFERING

Sodium Citrate

Other ingredients

Citric AcidGluconolactoneEthylhexylglycerinMethyl Diisopropyl PropionamideSuccinic AcidAdenosineAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp CopolymerDisodium EDTAMentha Piperita OilBambusa Vulgaris Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractThuja Orientalis ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractCryptomeria Japonica Leaf ExtractFoeniculum Vulgare Seed ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractTilia Cordata Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractSalicylic AcidLeucineAlanineAspartic AcidIsoleucinePhenylalanineArginineGlutamic AcidGlycineHistidineMethionineOrnithineProlineSerineTaurineValineDimethyl SulfoneZinc PcaAsiaticosideMadecassosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidMenthol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.

Succinic Acid

Dicarboxylic acid used as a buffer and natural metabolite; slight flavoring effect, low irritation

Adenosine

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer

Water-soluble copolymer for thickening and conditioning; provides slip

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Bamboo leaf extract; firming and protective; used as low-level secondary active.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Pine leaf extract with antioxidant polyphenols; claimed antimicrobial and antioxidant; plant-based, watch for individual allergies.

Thuja Orientalis Extract

Thuja orientalis extract with antimicrobial, astringent, and humectant properties; low irritation at standard use

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Persimmon leaf extract with polyphenols, soothing/antibacterial conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract

Cryptomeria leaf extract, humectant & antioxidant; water-soluble, add at low temp to preserve.

Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract

Fennel seed extract for skin conditioning; contains oil components with potential sensitizers, evaluate for sensitive skin.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.

Tilia Cordata Flower Extract

European linden flower extract with flavonoids and coumarins; soothing and moisturizing; often used as auxiliary conditioning agent.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Traditional herb extract used for soothing/conditioning; batch variability and allergen risk need monitoring

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Ornithine

Amino acid derivative for keratolytic and humectant effects; used at low levels, minimal irritation

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

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